Oral Question·Department for Education
“What steps he is taking to increase the provision of free school holiday (a) activities and (b) meals for children living in poverty.”
Tabled: 25 February 2020Answered: 2 March 2020
Asked by
Nadia Whittome
Labour — Nottingham East
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Education
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Janet Daby)
The Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunities for all young people, including young carers who provide a critical role in caring for their loved ones. We now collect specific absence data for young carers through the school census, and our statutory attendance guidance seeks to ensure that they receive holistic support to overcome barriers to attendance.