Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Scott Benton and Nigel Mills

Monday 7th September 2020 Commons Chamber

[Scott Benton (Blackpool South) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to close the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged and affluent areas.

[Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)]

What steps his Department is taking to close the attainment gap between students from disadvantaged and affluent areas.

[The Secretary of State for Education (Gavin Williamson)]

In addition to the pupil premium, the £350 million national tutoring programme will provide affordable, high-quality tuition to disadvantaged pupils in schools and colleges. The catch-up premium provides a further £650 million to schools to make up for the lost teaching time of all pupils.