Question follow-through · 39918

Home Education: South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support the well-being of children returning to school following a period of home education in South Suffolk constituency.

answeredDepartment for Education

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Answering body
Department for Education
Tabled
20 Mar 2025
Target answer date
24 Mar 2025
Answer
7 Apr 2025 · 18 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 20 Mar 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support the well-being of children returning to school following a period of home education in South Suffolk constituency.

  2. 24 Mar 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 7 Apr 2025

    Answer published

    Supporting the wellbeing of children in schools is central to their ability to achieve and thrive. That is why the department encourages schools to ensure a calm, orderly, safe and supportive environment where all pupils want to be are ready to learn. The...

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