Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 6831
Private Education: Disadvantaged
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 17 October 2024
Question
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will support the independent sector to maintain places for (a) vulnerable and (b) disadvantaged children who have difficulties settling in large state schools.
Answer
Stephen MorganState education is accessible to all children, regardless of their financial status. All children of compulsory school age are entitled to a state-funded school place. The department works to support local authorities to ensure that every local area has s...
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