Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 24 Oct 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"As I hope the House knows, I am a passionate supporter of the power and creativity of engineering and its ability to address the most serious challenges that we face globally. Will my hon. Friend agree to look at the curriculum for opportunities to improve the teaching and understanding of …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 14 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions
"Equipping young people with the skills of the future is vital not only for green jobs, as we have heard, but for other emerging technologies. However, many such jobs will be underpinned by an understanding and appreciation of engineering. Will my right hon. Friend therefore consider introducing a new design, …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 01 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"Will my hon. Friend tell the House what work is under way to ensure that the key stage 3 and 4 curriculum is aligned with the jobs of the future, not just the jobs of today?..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 23 Sep 2021
Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils
"We all know that the best place for young people is in school, learning in a classroom. Will my hon. Friend therefore confirm that when the Opposition next make a call for schools to close, he and the Secretary of State will do all they can to resist those siren …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 06 Sep 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
"T9. As my right hon. Friend knows, maths makes an invaluable contribution to our economy and our way of being, whether that is in computing, encryption, artificial intelligence or even the development of the covid vaccine. The London Mathematical Society has been raising awareness of maths through its “Protect Pure …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Jun 2021
Covid-19: Impact on Attendance in Education Settings
"I welcome my right hon. Friend’s comments. I have recently finished a 10-day period of self-isolation following someone in my office testing positive for covid. However, the flatmate of that person was able to go about their daily life in a normal way, using the Government’s daily testing trial. As …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Written Question
Friday 21st May 2021
Asked by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Question
to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the recent decision to replace the mandatory qualification for the laboratory technician apprenticeship with a requirement for theoretical knowledge, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that standards for apprenticeships are consistent across the science sector.
Answered by Gillian Keegan
This is a matter for the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. I have asked its Chief Executive, Jennifer Coupland, to write to the honourable member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
Written Question
Friday 21st May 2021
Asked by:
Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Question
to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the recent decision to replace the mandatory qualification for the laboratory technician apprenticeship with a requirement for theoretical knowledge, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) that apprenticeship delivers sufficient scientific knowledge and skills for apprentices and (b) the career progression of apprentices is not adversely affected by that decision.
Answered by Gillian Keegan
This is a matter for the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. I have asked its Chief Executive, Jennifer Coupland, to write to the honourable member and a copy of her reply will be placed in the Libraries of both Houses.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 26 Apr 2021
Oral Answers to Questions
" Parents and students alike are concerned about the impact the pandemic has had on students’ learning, particularly for those in years 10 and 12, who will face exams next summer. Will my right hon. Friend therefore update the House on what steps he is taking to support those students …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 30 Dec 2020
Education: Return in January
"I thank my right hon. Friend for his statement and for adopting a pragmatic approach to the changing situation. I also thank all schools locally, many of which have been open and welcoming students throughout the pandemic. If all schools and students are not going to return as expected, however, …..."Stephen Metcalfe - View Speech
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