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Member
Speaking in the House of Lords on 10 September 2025
Debate
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools BillContribution
By contrast, where authorities adopt relational and supportive approaches, outcomes improve. One city that focused on nurturing strategies saw improved attendance and fewer exclusions; parents felt listened to, trusted and respected. Another family was given space when their child could not face a visit. A year later, the child chose to engage and proudly shared her work; that child is now thriving at university. That is what good practice looks like: partnership not punishment.
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