Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 62101

Education: Disadvantaged

Tabled: 23 June 2025
Answered: 1 August 2025
Named Day

Question

Chris Ward

LabourBrighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce educational inequalities in (a) the South East and (b) nationally.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
All children and young people should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter where they are from. However, we know educational inequalities exist across the country. This is not acceptable in the South East or nationally.The department is tackling in...

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