Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help schools in Yeovil constituency provide school trips for pupils.

The department has published a new Enrichment Framework with benchmarks to provide a clear, simple structure against which schools and colleges can evaluate their own provision, and make considered improvements to their offer, including the provision of school trips.

The UK will join Erasmus+ in 2027, opening up world class opportunities for pupils, teachers and other school staff across the UK. With the Erasmus+ scheme, schools will be able to access funding for visits to partner schools abroad. These trips have a profound impact on children, raising their aspirations and opening their minds to different cultures.

Additionally, school funding is increasing by £2.3 billion in 2026/27, meaning that the core schools budget will total £67.6 billion, compared to £65.3 billion in 2025/26.