Oral Question·Women and Equalities
“Whether she plans to take steps with Cabinet colleagues to develop a strategy to improve educational outcomes for boys.”
Tabled: 12 June 2025Answered: 18 June 2025
Asked by
Dr Luke Evans
Conservative — Hinckley and Bosworth
Answering Minister
the Minister for Women and Equalities
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson)
Attainment for boys is, on average, lower than for girls. This Government are determined to understand and address the drivers behind that. We are focused on driving educational excellence everywhere, for every child in every school, and my schools White Paper in the autumn will set out our vision for a system that delivers on excellence for everyone.