Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils Debate
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Stephen Metcalfe
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Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils
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Alex Burghart
I have heard of TADS on my travels—it is an excellent charity. If she would like to send the details to the Department, I am happy to look into that for her.
Stephen Metcalfe (South Basildon and East Thurrock) (Con)
We all know that the best place for young people is in school, learning in a classroom. Will my hon. Friend therefore confirm that when the Opposition next make a call for schools to close, he and the Secretary of State will do all they can to resist those siren calls and keep our kids in school?
Alex Burghart
Be in no doubt that we want children to be in school and learning in school. It is the best place for them to be for their education, their mental health and their futures. We will do all that we can to keep them where they are.