Adam Dance MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Schools: StaffDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of extending the School Workforce Census to record neurodivergence.
Answer: The department recognises the importance of understanding the diversity of the school workforce, including the experiences of neurodivergent staff. The School Workforce Census (SWC) already collects information on disability, which may include some neurod...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcare: YeovilDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that affordable (a) childcare and (b) holiday provision are available in (i) school holidays and (ii) inset days for working parents in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to improving access to holiday provision for school-aged children. Families can receive support with costs through Tax-Free Childcare, Universal Credit childcare and the Flexible Support Fund. Through the holiday activities and...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: Specific Learning DifficultiesDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 24302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of (a) collecting and (b) publishing data on outcomes for students with Specific Learning Disabilities taking level 3 qualifications.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that the proposals in the Post-16 White Paper lead to more students with Specific Learning Disabilities accessing Level 3 courses.
Answer: The Post-16 Education and Skills White Paper introduced reforms intended to widen participation in Level 3 study, including the development of new V Level qualifications, clearer progression routes from Level 2 to Level 3, an automatic college-place guara...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to ensure careers advisors can offer young dyslexic people (a) education and (b) training with assessment formats that enable a young person with dyslexia to dem
Answer: Through competitive tender process, the department has commissioned ‘Transform Your Training’ to develop a series of continuing professional development (CPD) modules for careers advisers, including a module on supporting young people with special educati...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure careers advisors understand challenges associated with dyslexia.
Answer: Through competitive tender process, the department has commissioned ‘Transform Your Training’ to develop a series of continuing professional development (CPD) modules for careers advisers, including a module on supporting young people with special educati...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAssessments: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of introducing alternative assessment methods for (a) GSCEs and (b) A-Levels on educational outcomes for dyslexic children.
Answer: Ofqual, as the independent qualifications regulator, is responsible for regulating GCSEs and A levels and for ensuring that qualifications are designed and delivered in a way that promotes accessibility and minimises unnecessary barriers for students, inc...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational Education: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of broaden the (a) national curriculum and (b) qualification pathway at Key Stage 4 to place greater emphasis on (i) vocational and (ii) technical skills.
Answer: The department is considering the recommendations of the Curriculum and Assessment Review in line with the government’s ambition to transform technical education from age 14 to 16. We will widen opportunity for all young people and create clear pathways i...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: ScreeningDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to introduce pathways to fast track to intervention for students who have dyslexia identified (a) later in school and (b) in post 16 educational settings.
Answer: Effective early identification and intervention is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia.The department recognises that special educational needs,...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: ScreeningDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to introduce a pathway for the identification of dyslexia in post 16 education settings for students not identified at earlier stages of education.
Answer: The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice requires a person-centred approach to identifying SEND (including dyslexia) in children and young people, placing emphasis on the individual’s own views and choices after compulsory sc...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDyslexia: ScreeningDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to introduce (a) early screening for dyslexia and (b) a national pathway for diagnosis of dyslexia.
Answer: Effective early identification and intervention is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with dyslexia.The SEND Code of Practice makes it clear that meeting the...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing a National Wellbeing Measurement.
Answer: The government recognises the importance of monitoring and understanding the wellbeing of children and young people and the factors that influence it. The department gathers, analyses and publishes data on pupil wellbeing, experiences and outcomes through...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' AllowancesDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish the results of the internal consultation carried out by the Student Loans Company for her department regarding the proposed changes to the Disabled Student Allowance.
Answer: The department is not aware of any internal consultation carried out by the Student Loans Company on its behalf regarding proposed changes to Disabled Students’ Allowance.
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jul 2026Awaiting answerUIN 19646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure adequate support is available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are not able to attend school settings in Yeovil constituency.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHoliday Play Schemes: DisabilityDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to improve access to holiday clubs for disabled children in (a) Yeovil constituency, (b) Somerset and (c) England.
Answer: The government is committed to improving access to high-quality holiday provision for school-aged children, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).Through the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme, the department is s...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGCSE: Specific Learning DifficultiesDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in light of the findings of the British Dyslexia Association's 2026 report: GCSE attainment: A decade without progress, what steps she is taking to reduce the GSCE attainment gap between those with Specific Lea
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Yeovil to the answer of 26 August to Question 17555.
Answered 1 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGCSE: DyslexiaDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the findings of the British Dyslexia Association's 9 July 2026 Report: GCSE attainment: A decade without progress.
Answer: Effective early identification and intervention is critical to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs (SEND), including those with dyslexia.To ensure that all teachers, teaching assistants, support staff and leader...
Answered 26 Aug 2026
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