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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2020
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" What assessment he has made of the potential merits of deferring GCSE and A-level examinations in 2021; and if he will make a statement. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2020
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"Despite the excellent news regarding vaccines this morning—Britain has the largest vaccine portfolio in the world—and despite the millions being put into getting schools on to a level playing field for all students regarding virtual teaching, it is estimated that right now some 80% of schools are disadvantaged when it …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2020
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"10. What steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to opportunity for young people in (a) Staffordshire and (b) the West Midlands; and if he will make a statement. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2020
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"My right hon. Friend and neighbour will know that Staffordshire has been right at the bottom of the pool in comparison with other counties when it comes to money. What good news can he give his schools in South Staffordshire, as well as mine in Lichfield?..."
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Written Question
Sign Language: Education
Monday 13th January 2020

Asked by: Michael Fabricant (Conservative - Lichfield)

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if his Department will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) adding the teaching of basic English Sign Language to the curriculum and (b) providing support and guidance to schools in the teaching of sign language.

Answered by Nick Gibb

The Government is committed to supporting the education of all children and young people with special educational needs or a disability, including those with a hearing impairment.

The Department is aiming to introduce a GCSE in British Sign Language as soon as possible, so long as it proves possible to develop a qualification that meets the rigorous requirements that apply to all GCSEs. The Department is currently working with subject experts to develop draft subject content.

Schools may choose to offer basic sign language in their individual school curriculum or include it as part of their extra-curricular activities programme.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Sep 2019
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"Is my right hon. Friend aware that Israel, Canada, New Zealand and Australia are not in the EU but are members of the Erasmus programme?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 11 Mar 2019
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"Saxon Hill Academy in Lichfield, like many other schools that look after severely disabled children, has a programme of sleepovers for the children. That benefits the children, and it is great for the parents because it gives them respite, but the school is now having to discontinue it because of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Dec 2018
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"My right hon. Friend may recall that schools used to teach Latin to give a better understanding of English grammar. Does he agree that German, Spanish and Italian give a better understanding of grammar than French? When will we get some teachers of those languages?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 17 Dec 2018
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"Some 3,000 parents have signed a petition against King Edward VI School’s policy now of attracting students by catchment area, rather than by the 11-plus. What is my right hon. Friend’s view of the petition?..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 12 Nov 2018
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"The Scottish Parliament has recently decided to embed in the school curriculum LGBT issues so that LGBT children can integrate well and, more importantly, that other children treat them well. What thought has my right hon. Friend given to doing the same in England?..."
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