Jess Brown-Fuller MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Department for Education: Social MediaDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department consulted (a) SEND advocacy organisations and (b) education professionals prior to the launch of its recent campaign featuring Gemma Collins.
Answer: The interview with Gemma Collins was not subject to consultation with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) advocacy organisations or education professionals prior to publication.The department does not consult on every interview we publish. T...
Answered 4 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending the eligibility criteria for free milk under the school milk scheme.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Chichester to the answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 9524.
Answered 7 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool MilkDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate her Department has made of the cost of extending free school milk provision to all children until the end of the Reception year.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Chichester to the answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 9524.
Answered 7 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Special Educational Needs Coordinators' access to training and professional development required to meet the expectations for participation in senior leadership t
Answer: The National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for special educational needs coordinators (SENCOs), introduced in 2024, ensures SENCOs receive high-quality, evidence-based training. This includes equipping them with the skills and capability to work alongs...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions her Department has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the role of the NHS in delivering healthcare to pupils in school settings.
Answer: Schools are not responsible for clinical healthcare tasks. Healthcare tasks can be delegated to staff in schools and other education settings where the responsible healthcare professional considers delegation safe and appropriate.The Department for Educat...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AssessmentsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the relationship between primary school assessment practices and rates of school attendance among pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: National Curriculum TestsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 130168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of Key Stage 2 SATs on the mental wellbeing of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSchools: HockeyDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the support available to schools for hockey provision.
Answer: Schools play a vital role in giving many pupils their first experience of playing sport, including hockey, in a structured and inclusive environment. This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity so that every child can access high...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in the context of SEND reforms, how her Department plans to implement identification of special education needs in children younger than five years old; and how early intervention will be enacted.
Answer: We are consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities system, including strengthening early identification and support in early years settings. We also propose introducing a fast track for a Specialist Provision Package f...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to SEND reforms, what assessment she has made of the potential administrative burden on teachers under the new system.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to SEND reforms, what provisions will be made for home-educated children with SEND and children with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: Employment SchemesDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to expand supported internships to further education students on individual support plans.
Answer: The department is consulting on proposals to reform the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system, and you can access the consultation here: https://consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-division/send-reform-putting-children-and-young-peop...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEducational PsychologyDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to increase the number of places available for educational psychology courses at universities in England, and whether she has considered salaried training routes for experienced profess
Answer: The department recently announced £26 million investment to train at least 200 new educational psychologists per year, starting in 2026 and 2027. This is set to be followed by further investment from 2028 to train more educational psychologists than we cu...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: AutismDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance her Department provides to schools and local authorities on recognising and supporting pupils with a Pathological Demand Avoidance profile when developing an Education, Health and Care Plan.
Answer: All children will benefit from a strengthened universal offer of high quality, inclusive teaching in every mainstream setting, with early identification of needs and evidence-based support as standard. On top of the universal offer, we propose that there ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of assessing the income of a parent’s cohabiting partner who is not (a) a legal parent and (b) step-parent when determining eligibility for student maintenan
Answer: For most full-time undergraduate students under the age of 25, the Student Loans Company (SLC) assess the income of students’ parents and, where applicable, parental partners to determine household income. This ensures that the highest levels of support a...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Missing PersonsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has had discussions with the service provider Missing to address the number of children going missing in care.
Answer: The government takes the issue of any child going missing, from home or care, extremely seriously. Local safeguarding partners should work together to reduce the chances of children going missing and respond effectively when they do. The department has pr...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Missing PersonsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Home Office on the number of children in care going missing due to child exploitation.
Answer: The government takes the issue of any child going missing, from home or care, extremely seriously. Local safeguarding partners should work together to reduce the chances of children going missing and respond effectively when they do. The department has pr...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Missing PersonsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps is her Department taking to help reduce the number of children in care that go missing.
Answer: The government takes the issue of any child going missing, from home or care, extremely seriously. Local safeguarding partners should work together to reduce the chances of children going missing and respond effectively when they do. The department has pr...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Missing PersonsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has her Department on trends in the level of children going missing in care.
Answer: The government takes the issue of any child going missing, from home or care, extremely seriously. Local safeguarding partners should work together to reduce the chances of children going missing and respond effectively when they do. The department has pr...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in Care: Missing PersonsDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate has her Department made of the number of children in care that have gone missing annually since 2015.
Answer: The government takes the issue of any child going missing, from home or care, extremely seriously. Local safeguarding partners should work together to reduce the chances of children going missing and respond effectively when they do. The department has pr...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChildminding: Tax AllowancesDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of removing the wear and tear allowance on (a) the finances of childminders and (b) early years and childcare provision in Chichester constituency.
Answer: Under HMRC’s ‘Making Tax Digital’ system, childminders can still claim tax relief for things they buy, repair, or replace for their business, such as furniture, equipment, and household items. This change standardises the way that sole traders record and ...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: AttendanceDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has reviewed the potential effects of digital device use, including tablets, amongst young children on school attendance.
Answer: The department recognises that while technology can support learning and development, we are aware of concerns regarding its impact on wellbeing and the potential for this to affect attendance. In response to these concerns, the government has recently la...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers' PensionsDepartment for EducationTabled 21 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 22 October 2025 to Question 84161 on Teachers Pensions, what her updated planned timetable is for issuing cash equivalent transfer value details from Teachers’ Pensions.
Answer: As of the end of December 2025, 402 cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) cases were outstanding. There will always be a number of CETV cases in progress at any given time, as new CETV applications are made. Capita, the scheme administrator, is continuing...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Workplace PensionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to reduce delays for members of the Teachers Pension who have submitted their remedial service statement.
Answer: Recalculating benefits for retired members is a complex process. For those members retiring, these cases are relatively straightforward as no benefits are already in payment. For retired members, additional complications around tax, interest rules and sys...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: NursesDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 89884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of schools being required to have specialist allergy nurses.
Answer: Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 places a duty on maintained schools, academies and pupil referral units to make arrangements for supporting pupils with medical conditions. Schools should ensure they are aware of any pupils with medical c...
Answered 19 Nov 2025
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