Liz Jarvis MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
ChildcareDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of childcare support for parents seeking to enter or return to employment; whether she has assessed the extent to which the number of funded childcar
Answer: We are investing over £1 billion more in the early years entitlements this year compared to 2025/26 and an above inflation increase to entitlements funding rates. In 2026/27, we expect to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlements. Coram–P...
Answered 5 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Health ServicesDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that pupils with medical conditions receive appropriate healthcare support during the school day; what assessment she has made of the respective roles and resp
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Eastleigh to the answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10306.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEndometriosis: Health EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of including education on endometriosis within the statutory relationships, sex and health education curriculum in secondary schools; whether her Department
Answer: Pupils learn the facts about menstrual and reproductive health as part of compulsory relationships, sex and health education (RSHE). This includes fertility and the potential impact of lifestyle on fertility for men and women and the menopause. In July 20...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChildren in CareDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the use of private providers in the children's residential care sector on (a) costs to local authorities, (b) placement stability, (c) outcomes for childr
Answer: The Competition and Market Authority found that costs to local authorities of placements in their own children’s home was no lower than the cost of placements from private providers. The study also found no evidence that, on average, private provision was...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: Vocational GuidanceDepartment for EducationTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to review the extent to which schools prepare young people for employment, apprenticeships and vocational education, including through careers advice, work experience opportunities and mental
Answer: The government is determined to ensure that every young person leaves school well prepared for their future pathways. We are improving careers guidance in schools and colleges, with clearer expectations set out in statutory guidance, including the Gatsby ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPupils: PhotographsDepartment for EducationTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the risks posed by the misuse of publicly available school photographs by criminals using artificial intelligence to generate child sexual abuse images; what guidance
Answer: UK law is clear: it is an offence to produce, store, share or search for any material that contains or depicts child sexual abuse, regardless of whether the material is AI generated or not. Any suspected instances of blackmail or extortion linked to the m...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDisabled Students' Allowances: Assistive TechnologyDepartment for EducationTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what she is taking to ensure that her Department’s consultation on funding for assistive software through Disabled Students’ Allowance is informed by the experiences of disabled students; what steps she is taki
Answer: The department’s consultation will enable disabled students and sector stakeholders to provide detailed feedback on our proposals. In addition, the department is undertaking a survey of students who are currently in receipt of Disabled Students’ Allowance...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChildcareDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of current childcare support arrangements for working parents, including (a) the relationship between minimum work requirements and the number of funded childcare ho
Answer: The department is investing over £1 billion more in the early years entitlements this year compared to 2025/26 and an above inflation increase to entitlements funding rates. In 2026/27, we expect to provide over £9.5 billion for the early years entitlemen...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of whether the freezing of repayment thresholds for Plan 2 student loans from 2027 constitutes a form of fiscal drag; what assessment she has made of the distributional i
Answer: Plan 2 loans were designed and implemented by the previous government and, given the inherited fiscal situation, we are making tough but necessary decisions.It is important to consider this change in the round. We have increased the repayment threshold fo...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of freezing repayment thresholds and interest rate arrangements for Plan 2 student loans from 2027 on (a) low and middle income graduates and (b)
Answer: Plan 2 loans were designed and implemented by the previous government and, given the inherited fiscal situation, we are making tough but necessary decisions.It is important to consider this change in the round. We have increased the repayment threshold fo...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: ApprenticesDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the availability and accessibility of supported apprenticeships and supported internships for young people with Education, Health and Care Plans; whether a centrally h
Answer: Since 2022, the department has invested around £33 million in supported internships to provide more opportunities for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to transition into sustained, paid employment.As set out in the SEND ...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: EastleighDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of declining pupil numbers on school budgets in Eastleigh constituency; and what steps her Department is taking to support schools experiencing financial def
Answer: School funding is increasing nationally by £1.7 billion in 2026/27, meaning that the core school budget will total £67 billion compared to £65.3 billion in 2025/26.Southampton and Hampshire local authorities allocate school funding for the constituency of...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTeachers: Maternity LeaveDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of teachers made redundant while on maternity leave in the last five years; and what steps her Department is taking to ensure that school funding arrangements enable sch
Answer: Pregnant women and new mothers have enhanced protections against redundancy dismissals, which cover the pregnancy period, the time spent on maternity leave, and a return-to-work period. The protections give those employees priority for being offered suita...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: UniformsDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed cap on branded uniform items on curricular and extracurricular PE participation; and whether her Department has considered allowing a longer
Answer: The assessments made in relation to the limit on branded school uniform and PE kit contained in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, including consideration of implementation timings, have been published at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publication...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the student loan repayment system, including interest accrual, on borrowers who take extended periods out of the labour market due to caring responsibilit
Answer: Interest accrues on loan balances until the loan has been repaid in full or cancelled, but interest rates do not impact monthly repayments made by borrowers.Borrowers on Plan 5 student loans only accrue interest at Retail Price Index (RPI) (currently 3.2%...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFamily HubsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the adequacy of distribution of Best Start Family Hubs across local authorities; and how much funding is expected to be allocated to Eastleigh.
Answer: The department has set a clear ambition for 70% of hubs to be in the 30% most disadvantaged areas. From April we will be rolling out hubs nationally meaning that they will be in every single local authority by 2028. We are setting a clear expectation that...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the (a) adequacy and (b) clarity of the information provided to prospective students about the terms of Plan 2 student loans at the point of application.
Answer: Plan 2 loans were designed and implemented by previous governments. Prospective students had access to a wide range of information across a range of platforms before they submit their loan application.Student loan terms and conditions make clear that the ...
Answered 17 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: DisciplineDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 109640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of internal exclusion on pupil behaviour, attendance and educational outcomes; and what plans she has to strengthen monitoring, reporting and qual
Answer: The department will consult on an internal suspension framework to help schools use these sanctions effectively within their behaviour policies, supporting pupils to remain engaged in their education and reducing lost learning. The consultation will seek ...
Answered 6 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: HampshireDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information her Department holds on the number of children who are on the waiting list for an education, health and care plan in Hampshire; and how many and what proportion of those children have been wait
Answer: The department does not hold information on the number of children waiting for an education, health and care (EHC) plan.Information is published on the number of requests for an EHC needs assessment, the number of assessments carried out, and the number o...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Executive AgenciesDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing a new national agency for SEND to help address variation in provision.
Answer: As part of our Plan for Change, the department is determined to fix the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system and restore the trust of parents. We will do this by ensuring schools have the tools to better identify and support children b...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 23 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will review the three-year freeze on the salary threshold for student loan repayments announced in the 2025 Budget.
Answer: The income threshold above which repayments are required for Plan 2 loans will remain at its 2026/27 financial year level of £29,385 up to April 2030, and will increase annually with the Retail Price Index thereafter. This change will help to ensure the s...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress her Department has made towards the development of the Enrichment Framework; and if she will set out a timetable for its publication and implementation.
Answer: The department will publish the new Enrichment Framework in early 2026. The framework has been developed following extensive research and collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and a working group of experts from schools, y...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of establishing an enrichment premium for schools.
Answer: The department will publish the new Enrichment Framework in early 2026. The framework has been developed following extensive research and collaboration with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and a working group of experts from schools, y...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: TeachersDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how she plans to monitor and evaluate the impact of the SEND teacher training programme on inclusion, attendance and educational outcomes for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
Answer: The department recently announced investment in a new package of training for staff in nurseries, schools and colleges, with the aim to ultimately improve support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. The new training programmes will...
Answered 30 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: EastleighDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much funding from the SEND teacher training programme will be allocated to schools and early years settings in Eastleigh constituency; and how many teachers, teaching assistants and support staff in Eastlei
Answer: The special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) teacher training offer comprises an investment of over £200 million over the course of this Parliament. This significant investment, forms a central pillar of the government’s SEND reform plans, helpin...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
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