Every parliamentary written question tabled by Jim Shannon this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment she made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential impact of ADHD medication shortages on the attendance of young people at school.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has been working hard with industry to help resolve supply issues with some attention deficit hyperactivity disorde...
What steps she is taking to help ensure cyber security and resilience in (a) schools, (b) academies and (c) other educational establishments.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Whilst education institutions are responsible for their own IT, the department supports schools, colleges and other education institutions to enhance their cyber re...
What steps her Department is taking to ensure that children are taught about the potential impact of ultra-processed foods on health.
Education is a devolved matter, and response outlines information for England only.The government acknowledges there is no universally agreed definition of ultra-processed foods (UPF).The topic of UPFs could be covered under a number of subjects within th...
What steps she is taking to support young girls with eating disorders in schools.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The government is committed to improving mental health outcomes for all children and young people, including young girls with eating disorders. Having an eating d...
What steps she has taken to help ensure regional opportunities for young people in STEM (a) further education and (b) careers.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Developing the skills of young people, especially in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) is a critical enabler for the government’s missions to ...
Whether she plans to include a review of the current arrangements for religious education in the planned review of the national curriculum.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. ...
What assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the proposal of the Religious Education Council’s National Content Standard for Religious Education; and whether she plans to inclu
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. ...
Whether she plans to hold discussions with the (a) National Association of Teachers of RE, (b) RE Council and (c) National Association of Standing Advisory Councils on RE on the Curriculum and Assessment Review
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Religious education (RE) is an important subject that should provide pupils with an opportunity to learn about a wide range of religious and non-religious beliefs. ...
What steps she is taking to encourage boys to apply for university.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department will support the aspiration of every person who meets the requirements and wants to go to university, regardless of their background and personal cha...
What support her Department provides to young girls with autism in schools.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.For too long the education and care system has not met the needs of all children, particularly children and young people with special educational needs and disabili...
What recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the current level of tuition fees.
Education is a devolved matter, and this response outlines the information for England only. The government is determined that the higher education (HE) funding system should deliver for our economy, for universities and for students. The department will ...
What assessment she has has made of the adequacy of student accommodation provision.
Education is a devolved matter, and this response outlines the information for England only.Student accommodation is a busy part of the housing market. As universities and landlords are private, autonomous bodies, the government has no role in the provisi...
What steps her Department is taking to engage with the maritime sector to encourage training of maritime workers.
Meeting the skills needs of the next decade is central to delivering the government's missions across all regions and nations, which is why the department’s Ministers and officials regularly engage with business representative groups, employers, training ...
What assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of levels of uptake of university applications in the last 12 months.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. The majority of students who applied for places at universities in 2024 will have done so before the change of government in July 2024. Final applications, accepta...
If she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing mandatory re-sits for GCSE English and Maths.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.Having a good standard of English and mathematics is key to a good education, future career options and for ensuring rising standards in literacy and numeracy. The ...
What steps she plans to take to encourage self-employed tradesmen to take on apprentices.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. Small businesses are important to the economy and to apprenticeships. This government will transform the skills system by developing a Growth and Skills Levy so that opportunities, including apprenticeships, are available across the country and businesses of all sizes can meet their ambitions, fill their skills gaps and stimulate the economic growth that this country needs.
Whether the Government has plans to review the higher education funding model; and if she will take steps to ensure the sustainability of university funding through a model that balances the (a) needs of students and (b) constraints on public finances.
Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. It is important for universities, their students and staff, that there is a sustainable higher education (HE) funding system that provides opportunities, supports students and maintains the world-leading status of our universities. The government is committed to a sustainable funding model, which supports high value provision, thereby powering opportunity and growth and meeting the skills needs of the country. The government keeps the HE funding system under continuous review. The department will work with universities to support students and deliver for the economy. An announcement on student finance arrangements for the 2025/26 academic year will be made in due course.