Joshua Reynolds MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
AdoptionDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to issue a formal apology to those affected by historic forced adoptions in England; and if she will set out a timetable for making such an apology.
Answer: The government recognises that historical forced adoption practices caused deep and lasting harm to many mothers, adoptees and families, and we take those experiences extremely seriously.We accept that the state played a role in what happened, and the cas...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the accessibility of the SEND reform consultation process for families with caring responsibilities, disability, literacy barriers or limited time to engage with technical docume
Answer: The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) National Conversation engaged over 8,000 people to shape SEND reform proposals ahead of formal consultation. The SEND consultation document, published on 23 February 2026, was available in multiple for...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TribunalsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to SEND tribunal powers on the ability of parents and carers to secure named school placements for children with education, health and ca
Answer: Under the government’s special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform proposals, education, health and care plans will be underpinned by clear evidence-based Specialist Provision Packages (SPPs). All providers approved to deliver SPPs will be re...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPupil ExclusionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the consistency with which the statutory guidance on suspensions is applied across schools in England; and what guidance his Department provides to parents where they
Answer: The department monitors trends in suspensions regularly through our published statistical releases. The decision to exclude a pupil rightly lies with headteachers, and we are clear that exclusion may be necessary in the most serious cases to maintain safe...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPupil ExclusionsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department collects on (a) the use of suspension by schools in England and (b) compliance with the statutory guidance "Suspension and Permanent Exclusion from maintained schools, academies and pup
Answer: The department monitors trends in suspensions regularly through our published statistical releases. The decision to exclude a pupil rightly lies with headteachers, and we are clear that exclusion may be necessary in the most serious cases to maintain safe...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment she has made of the potential financial impact of school transport costs on families in areas outside London; and whether she has plans to review school transport policy to address region
Answer: Children of compulsory school age, 5 to 16, will be eligible for free travel if they attend their nearest school and would not be able to walk there because of the distance, their special educational needs, disability or mobility problem, or the safety of...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many speech and language therapists and educational psychologists will be required to deliver the Experts at Hand service set out in the SEND White Paper.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Maidenhead to the answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 121419.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to hold local authorities accountable for meeting the statutory 20-week timeframe for issuing education, health and care plans.
Answer: The Schools White Paper sets clear expectations for the quality and timeliness of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) provision delivered by local authorities, supported by significant investment to drive system transformation.In March 2026,...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TribunalsDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to SEND tribunal powers on the ability of parents and carers to secure named school placements for children with education, health and ca
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchool Meals: StandardsDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the timeline for reviewing school food standards.
Answer: We are consulting on proposed updates to the School Food Standards in England to ensure that all food served at school, including breakfasts and lunches, better reflect current nutritional guidance and support children’s health, wellbeing and learning. Th...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFurther Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to take steps with Cabinet colleagues to (a) maintain funding for all 16 to 24 year olds enrolled in further education and training, (b) extend VAT reimbursement to further education colleges
Answer: The department has made significant increases to the average funding per student since the 2024/25 academic year, an expected per student increase of 10.5%. We expect that the average per student funding in 2026/27 will stand at £6,874, compared to £6,219...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal, Social, Health and Economic Education: EqualityDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that Personal, Social, Health and Economic education in schools includes specific teaching on racism, sexism and gender equality across all state schools.
Answer: We are making sure that all children in England learn about respectful relationships, in person and online, as part of mandatory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). The curriculum has a strong focus on equality, respect, the harmful impact of ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal, Social, Health and Economic Education: Social MediaDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of teaching on social media harms, including body image and algorithmic content, within PSHE curricula in secondary schools.
Answer: As part of statutory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE), pupils are taught about online safety and harms, including the implications of sharing private or personal data online, and the risks associated with over-reliance on social media.The de...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcareDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has plans to review the Childcare Sufficiency Duty.
Answer: Through our Best Start in Life strategy, we are focused on reforming the childcare system, delivering on our plan for change. We will act to increase affordability and accessibility, improve quality and ensure our workforce is valued and respected. This g...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: Royal Borough of Windsor and MaidenheadDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many early years pre-school settings have closed in the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead in the last 12 months; and what steps the Government is taking to support the financial sustainability of earl
Answer: Through our Best Start in Life strategy, we are focused on reforming the childcare system, delivering on our plan for change. We will act to increase affordability and accessibility, improve quality and ensure our workforce is valued and respected. This g...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of early years funding rates in helping to ensure the financial sustainability of pre-school and nursery settings.
Answer: The government expects to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlements in 2026/27, more than doubling annual public investment in the early years sector compared to 2023/24, as a result of successfully rolling-out the expansion of government...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the cost of school transport for students outside London is affordable and does not place a disproportionate financial burden on families; and whether her Depa
Answer: The government is committed to creating opportunities for all children so that they can achieve and thrive. The department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to make sure that no child is prevented from accessing education by a lack of transport. Local a...
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether a dedicated teacher retention strategy will be informed by evidence on teacher mental health and workplace wellbeing.
Answer: A well supported, high-quality education workforce is critical to our mission to break down the barriers to opportunity for children and young people, which is why recruiting and retaining our expert teachers is at the heart of the government’s Plan for C...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordYoung People: Digital TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the balance between online safety measures and the development of digital literacy skills in young people aged 12 to 18.
Answer: As set out in the department’s Schools White Paper, it is vital that children are supported to become digitally literate and confident users of technology. We must strike a healthy balance between preparing young people for a technologically enabled world...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: UniformsDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of limiting the number of branded school uniform items on the overall cost of school uniforms for families.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Maidenhead to the answer of 09 March 2025 to Question 114997.
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Personnel ManagementDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many directors with responsibility for human resources are employed across their department and its executive agencies; and how many of those directors hold professional HR qualifications from the Chartered
Answer: Organograms for the department, including senior civil service posts, are published on GOV.UK here: https://www.data.gov.uk/dataset/5a1f3831-86d6-4979-9164-99e982361ca4/organogram-department-for-education. The data sets out director-level roles and respon...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: MaidenheadDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of changes to SEND funding on mainstream school budgets in Maidenhead.
Answer: Nationally, mainstream school funding allocated through the dedicated schools grant (DSG) is increasing by 2.6% per pupil, from £6,608 in 2025/26 to £6,778 in 2026/27. This brings total funding for mainstream schools through the DSG schools block to £50.5...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the repayment term for post-2012 student loans being set at 40 years on (a) graduates in lower-paid or insecure employment, (b) social mobility
Answer: The repayment term for Plan 2 loans is 30 years. They were designed and implemented by previous governments. Students in England starting degrees under this government have different arrangements. The student loan system is designed to protect borrowers, ...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the student loan repayment threshold remaining at its current level on (a) graduates in lower-paid or insecure employment, (b) social mobility
Answer: It was announced at the Autumn Budget that the repayment and interest thresholds for Plan 2 student loans will be frozen from the 2026/27 financial year until April 2030, when they will increase annually by inflation.The department has produced the attach...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAcademies: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will review arrangements allowing academies to act as admissions authorities, particularly for children who (a) live within a school’s designated catchment area but do not attend a primary school operate
Answer: Admission arrangements are set and applied locally. Provided they are lawful and comply with the School Admissions Code, it is for the school’s admissions authority to decide what criteria to set, as long as they are fair, clear and objective.Admission au...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
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