All 2 Debates between Nick Gibb and Martyn Day

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Debate between Nick Gibb and Martyn Day
Monday 19th December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait The Minister for School Standards (Mr Nick Gibb)
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I share my hon. Friend’s justifiable concern. We want all schools to use evidence-based teaching such as systematic synthetic phonics and maths mastery. To help spread effective practice, we have established a national network of teaching schools, as well as school partnerships led by schools that excel in the teaching of maths, phonics, and science.

Martyn Day Portrait Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (SNP)
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T4. International students are vital to the economy, contributing about £7 billion, according to Universities UK. Will the Minister confirm whether this Government plan to use the new teaching and excellence framework to link student visas to the quality of course and institution as a means of cutting immigration?

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Debate between Nick Gibb and Martyn Day
Monday 4th July 2016

(8 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Gibb Portrait Mr Gibb
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The process of conversion to academies will be assisted by the Department and once a school notifies the Department it wants to convert to academy status, with all the professional freedoms that that brings, there will be a named official who will help it through the process.

Martyn Day Portrait Martyn Day (Linlithgow and East Falkirk) (SNP)
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T9. When research shows that six out of 10 LGBT students have experienced homophobic bullying, there is much to be done to improve life for LGBT pupils. Following her support for UK school diversity week, what plans does the Secretary of State have to ensure schools offer an LGBT-inclusive education?