"I welcome today’s announcements. Will the Secretary of State confirm that the easing of restrictions will not affect his plans to provide high-quality tutoring alongside normal education in schools?..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that children with special educational needs and disabilities receive a quality education. ..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"I know from the three special schools in my constituency what an amazing job the teachers do to support children and young people with complex disabilities, as well as special educational needs. Will the Minister confirm that all teachers in those settings are entitled to a covid jab? What else …..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"I welcome the—[Inaudible.]—showing at this stage. Given that Amber Valley as a local authority area has some of the higher levels of cases in the country, will the Secretary of State confirm whether we are in the contingency area where schools will not be allowed …..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"What steps his Department is taking to close the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged and affluent areas. ..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"Does the Secretary of State agree that the key to tackling this issue is to start early? Will he commend the role of nursery schools in that provision, and can he find a way to give them a long-term sustainable funding settlement so that they can plan for the future?..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"Amber Valley is an area with no free schools and no selective schools, and sadly attainment is lower than we would like it to be. How will my right hon. Friend’s welcome suggestion of prioritising such areas work in practice? What can he do to encourage new schools into areas …..." Nigel Mills - View Speech
"Can the Minister confirm that the many primary schools in Amber Valley that are set to gain under the fairer funding formula will get the full gain in year 1, or will it be spread over several years after that?..." Nigel Mills - View Speech