Oral Questions

“What recent assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of teaching early literacy through phonics.”

“What steps his Department is taking to increase the quality of apprenticeships.”

“What steps his Department has taken to strengthen the teaching profession.”

“What recent comparative assessment he has made of education funding in England and in other countries.”

“What steps his Department is taking to increase the quality of apprenticeships.”

“What steps he is taking to ensure that (a) academies and (b) local authority maintained schools comply with section 2 of the Further Education and Technical Act 2017; and if he will make a statement.”

“What progress he has made in closing the attainment gap for disadvantaged children.”

“What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the governance of multi-academy trusts.”

“What assessment he has made of the effect of the Government’s policy on funded childcare on the financial viability of childcare settings.”

“What steps he is taking to increase funding for education in Essex.”

“What steps his Department is taking to increase the quality of technical and vocational education and training.”

“What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of school efficiency advisers in helping schools manage resources.”

“What steps his Department is taking to increase quality and choice in higher education.”

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

“What recent steps his Department has taken to increase the take-up of STEM subjects.”

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

“What recent steps his Department has taken to reduce the number of children entering the care system.”

“What assessment he has made of the effect of the proposed salary thresholds for EU nationals on the recruitment of teaching staff by higher education institutions.”

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

“What steps he is taking to identify children who perform well at primary level but underperform at higher levels of education.”

“What assessment his Department has made of the effect on tertiary education of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.”

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”

“What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the universal infant free school meals policy since 2014.”

“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”