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Written questions by Evans.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Luke Evans this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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30 Oct 2024·Department for Education·Answered
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What assessment her Department has made of trends in the level of retention of teaching assistants; and what steps her Department is taking to support recruitment of teaching assistants.

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School support staff play a vital role in children’s education and the smooth running of schools. They are crucial to ensuring children are given the best possible life chances.In the survey ‘Use of teaching assistants in schools’, carried out by the depa...

9 Oct 2024·Department for Education·Answered
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What recent discussions she has had with local educational authorities on the potential costs of supporting displaced former private school children with special educational needs.

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This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy and will confirm the introduction of these changes at the Budget on 30 October. The Office for Budget Responsibility will also certify the government’s costings for these ...

9 Oct 2024·Department for Education·Answered
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If she will make an assessment of the potential impact of charging VAT on independent school fees on local authority costings to support displaced former private school children with special education needs.

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This government is committed to ending the VAT exemption that private schools enjoy and will confirm the introduction of these changes at the Budget on 30 October. The Office for Budget Responsibility will also certify the government’s costings for these ...

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