Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help ensure that access to safe and good quality education for children overseas.

The UK Government is committed to promoting equal access to safe, quality and inclusive education for all children worldwide, with a particular focus on girls, children with disabilities, and those displaced due to conflict and the climate crisis. We work closely with impactful and well-coordinated multilateral channels, including the Global Partnership for Education, the World Bank, and Education Cannot Wait, to build stronger, more resilient and inclusive education systems, including in crises.

We also collaborate with partner governments in line with our modern approach to development, providing evidence on what works, as well as technical assistance and tailored support to strengthen education systems. That includes helping countries to deliver their own services more cost effectively, to ensure that marginalised children can access education and that all children can achieve foundational learning outcomes, including basic literacy and numeracy.