Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 13358

Extracurricular Activities

Tabled: 8 November 2024
Answered: 18 November 2024

Question

Rachel Gilmour

Liberal DemocratTiverton and Minehead

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the impact of the restriction of school and extra curricular options through repayment deadlines within the UK Benefits System on parents and students.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell
The department has no plans to undertake this specific assessment, but we have evaluated the impact of poverty on educational outcomes. Evidence shows that disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs are more likely to fall behind and need extra ...

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