Oral QuestionDepartment for Education

“What progress her Department has made on improving reading standards in primary schools.”

Tabled: 6 June 2023Answered: 12 June 2023

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Education

Answer from Hansard

Catherine McKinnell

Indeed, we are building a reformed system in which children and young people’s needs will be identified early, so that evidence-based support can be provided at the earliest opportunity. Earlier this year, I was pleased to open Benton House, a special school in my constituency that is also run by the Outcomes First Group. It was great to see such a well-resourced facility supporting children with complex needs. I would be delighted to hear more about the work in my hon. Friend’s constituency and the proposals.