Mike Martin MP: written questions

4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025

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Written questions

Student Finance EnglandDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions she has had with Student Finance England on the (a) ease of access to and (a) adequacy its customer services.
Answer: Student Finance England (SFE) is part of the Student Loans Company (SLC). The SLC is a wholly owned government company which delivers student finance services to students on behalf of the four UK Governments (the shareholders).The department is responsibl...
Answered 1 May 2025
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Childcare: Fees and ChargesDepartment for EducationTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the rule change preventing nurseries and preschools from charging for additional hours on the financial viability of early years providers; and what steps
Answer: It is the government’s ambition that all families have access to high-quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change.The department does not prevent early educatio...
Answered 9 May 2025
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Canterbury Christ Church University and University of Kent: RedundancyDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with (a) the University of Kent and (b) Canterbury Christ Church University on the potential impact of redundancies of teaching staff on (i) the effectiveness of (1) teaching and (2
Answer: The government is aware of the financial challenges currently affecting the higher education (HE) sector. The department is aware that some providers, including the University of Kent and the Canterbury Christ Church University, are making difficult decis...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
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Childminding: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to review the rules for Ofsted-registered childminders claiming Government funding for children to whom they are related.
Answer: It is the government’s ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, giving every child the best start in life and delivering on our Plan for Change.Parents are free to choose the childcare that ...
Answered 24 Apr 2025
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Adult Education: KentDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 31407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the value was of the Education and Skills Funding Agency Adult Education Budget allocated to Kent County Council in the (a) 2023-24 and (b) 2024-25 financial year; and what the allocation will be in the 20
Answer: The Education and Skills Funding Agency awards adult education budget allocations on an annual basis. Allocations are based on an academic year rather than a financial year. Allocations that span the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years have been published...
Answered 25 Feb 2025
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Private Education: VATDepartment for EducationTabled 6 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 29755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of applying VAT to private school fees on children attending extracurricular activities at private schools, despite not attending them.
Answer: My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Education, has made no assessment of the impact of applying VAT to school fees on children who do not attend private schools but may utilise their facilities. The 20% standard rate of VAT applies to all edu...
Answered 20 Feb 2025
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Overseas Students: UkraineDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Feb 2025AnsweredUIN 28362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 29 November 2024 to Question 16106 on Overseas Students: Ukraine, whether Ukrainian students who gain an 18-month extension on their visa through the Ukraine Permission Extension schem
Answer: The department has amended the Student Support regulations so that those who have been granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme may qualify for higher education student support in England and home fee status without the requirement to m...
Answered 12 Feb 2025
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Natural History: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 25073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to publish a timetable for the introduction of a Natural History GCSE.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Tunbridge Wells to the answer of 17 December 2024 to Question 18517.
Answered 23 Jan 2025
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Schools: UniformsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of section 23 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on schools' ability to participate in team sports.
Answer: School uniforms play a valuable role in creating a sense of common identity among pupils and reducing visible inequalities, however, too many schools require high numbers of branded uniform items which creates a significant cost burden for families. This ...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
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Schools: UniformsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 24578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of section 23 of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill on small businesses that provide school uniforms.
Answer: School uniforms play a valuable role in creating a sense of common identity among pupils and reducing visible inequalities, however, too many schools require high numbers of branded uniform items which creates cost pressures for too many families. This is...
Answered 22 Jan 2025
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Teachers: Apprentices and Classroom AssistantsDepartment for EducationTabled 13 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 23636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) fast-tracking higher-level teaching assistants to become teachers and (b) introducing teaching apprenticeships.
Answer: Teaching assistants (TAs) play a vital role in children’s education. They are crucial to ensuring we give children the best possible life chances. The ‘use of teaching assistants in schools’ departmental survey from 2023 found that 23% of TAs with a highe...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
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Overseas Students: UkraineDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent guidance her Department has issued on whether students who have extended their visas under the Ukraine Permission Extension scheme are eligible for home fees status for university fees in England.
Answer: The department laid the Education (Student Support) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 on 22 May which ensures that students who have been granted leave under the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme will qualify for student support in England and home fee statu...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
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Department for Business and Trade	2
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	3
Department for Education	12
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	5
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	5
Department for Transport	27
Department for Work and Pensions	4
Department of Health and Social Care	38
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	7
Home Office	14
Ministry of Defence	6
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	8
Ministry of Justice	1
Treasury	15

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