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  • Vicky Ford – 2021 Comments on Language Training

    Vicky Ford – 2021 Comments on Language Training

    The comments made by Vicky Ford, the Children and Families Minister, on 13 May 2021.

    We know the first years of a child’s life can be the most formative, which is why this Government is making it a priority to make sure all children have the best start in life.

    Speaking and communicating with confidence sets a child up for success in life, so it’s vital that we support children to grow in confidence with these skills – especially those for whom English is not their first language or who have been more isolated during the pandemic than their peers.

    The early results from Nuffield are very encouraging and I encourage every school with a Reception class to sign up in this second phase.

  • Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Education for Girls

    Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Education for Girls

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 12 May 2021.

    Supporting girls to get 12 years of quality education is one of the smartest investments we can make as the world recovers from Covid-19. Otherwise we risk creating a lost pandemic generation.

    Across the world there is a vast untapped resource – girls whose education has been cut short or denied altogether, who could be leading efforts to pull their communities out of poverty.

    I’m going to be working throughout the UK’s G7 presidency to ensure leaders invest in those girls and boost children’s life chances around the world.

  • Kate Green – 2021 Comments on Lifetime Skills Guarantee

    Kate Green – 2021 Comments on Lifetime Skills Guarantee

    The comments made by Kate Green, the Shadow Education Secretary, on 12 May 2021.

    The Government’s skills promises are inconsistent and illogical, shutting out sectors where we already have a skills shortage.

    The Conservatives have overseen a decade of decline with skills and training opportunities disappearing. This Queen’s Speech is a missed opportunity to deliver a bright future for young people across our country.

    Labour’s is committed to helping every young person make a strong start to their working lives with quality training and employment opportunities ensuring they can develop the skills our economy needs.

  • Tulip Siddiq – 2021 Comments on Early Years

    Tulip Siddiq – 2021 Comments on Early Years

    The comments made by Tulip Siddiq, the Shadow Minister for Children and Early Years, on 12 May 2021.

    Labour has repeatedly warned that a decade of Conservative neglect and the impact of the pandemic could force thousands of early years providers to shut their doors forever. This worrying data shows that our worst fears are being realised.

    The Government’s rhetoric on early years has not been matched by reality and today’s promises will ring hollow for the thousands of parents struggling to find affordable early years education, childcare and support.

    Ministers need to start listening to families and come forward with a proper plan rebuild this essential infrastructure after a decade of neglect.

  • Gavin Williamson – 2021 Comments on Revolutionising Skills

    Gavin Williamson – 2021 Comments on Revolutionising Skills

    The comments made by Gavin Williamson, the Secretary of State for Education, on 11 May 2021.

    As we rebuild from the pandemic, we’ve put reforming post-16 education and skills at the heart of our plans to build back better, and as Education Secretary I have championed the often forgotten 50 per cent of young people who don’t go to university.

    Through legislation, our vision is to transform the sector and expand opportunity right across the country, so that more people can get the skills they need to get good jobs.

  • Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Revolutionising Skills

    Boris Johnson – 2021 Comments on Revolutionising Skills

    The comments made by Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, on 11 May 2021.

    These new laws are the rocket fuel that we need to level up this country and ensure equal opportunities for all. We know that having the right skills and training is the route to better, well-paid jobs.

    I’m revolutionising the system so we can move past the outdated notion that there is only one route up the career ladder, and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to retrain or upskill at any point in their lives.

  • Vicky Ford – 2021 Comments on Mental Health Funding in Schools

    Vicky Ford – 2021 Comments on Mental Health Funding in Schools

    The comments made by Vicky Ford, the Children and Families Minister, on 10 May 2021.

    The past year has been incredibly difficult for so many children and young people whose resilience in the face of so much change has been heroic . Staff have been working so hard to support their pupils so I’m thrilled to be able to reassure them that we’re increasing funding, specialist support and training materials for expert care – building on the success of Wellbeing for Education Return and ensuring that the help is there for the children who need it.

  • Michelle Donelan – 2021 Comments on In-Person Teaching in Universities

    Michelle Donelan – 2021 Comments on In-Person Teaching in Universities

    The comments made by Michelle Donelan, the Universities Minister, on 10 May 2021.

    Our priority from the very start of this pandemic has been to help students complete their courses and graduate as planned which is why I am pleased that the Prime Minister has today confirmed all remaining students can return to in-person teaching from the 17 May as part of Step 3 of the Government’s road map.

    It is vital that we make every effort to keep us all as safe as possible, and every student will be offered three tests on return to campus. I would strongly encourage students to make use of the free tests available to them.

    To further support those beginning the next chapter in their lives we have published our Graduate Employment and Skills Guide, created with universities and designed with prospective employers in mind, which will give students the help and advice they need to build their skills and kickstart their careers.

    I know that entering the jobs market can be daunting, particularly during a global pandemic, but I know that employers will recognise the resilience and strength of this year’s graduates and the essential role they will play in this country’s recovery.

  • Gavin Williamson – 2021 Comments on Face Coverings in Schools

    Gavin Williamson – 2021 Comments on Face Coverings in Schools

    The comments made by Gavin Williamson, the Secretary of State for Education, on 10 May 2021.

    Step three of the roadmap allows people to mix indoors once again and in line with the latest data, we no longer need to recommend that face coverings are worn in the classroom.

    Over the past year we have always put the wellbeing of pupils and staff first, and this step is now the right one, as vaccinations protect the most vulnerable in society and we turn our attention to building back better from the pandemic.

    Testing in schools and colleges continues to be important, so I urge all students, families and teachers to keep testing themselves twice weekly, to help reduce the risk of transmission.

  • Kate Green – 2021 Comments on BCC’s Workplace Training Report

    Kate Green – 2021 Comments on BCC’s Workplace Training Report

    The comments made by Kate Green, the Shadow Education Secretary, on 5 May 2021.

    A decade of Conservative cuts has weakened the foundations of our skills system, with training opportunities for adult learners disappearing and skills shortages opening up for businesses.

    Enabling adults to gain new skills, retrain in new industries or to progress at work will be essential to securing our economy.

    Labour is committed to enabling all adults to gain the skills they need to access the jobs of the future.