Speeches by Asato.

“Can the curriculum review currently realistically address any of this or do these things have to be addressed outside of a curriculum review process? I guess that was the question.”

“We have heard a lot of discussion about the need for there to greater responsibility across local authorities and health. Do you think that it is appropriate that local authorities currently hold most of the accountability, and what changes would help to achieve a better distribution of responsibility?”

“What measures should the forthcoming 10-year health plan and NHS workforce plan include to ensure more effective and sustainable provision and support for children and young people with SEND?”

“It was about the balance of accountability and whether it is fair that local authorities currently hold it and whether it should be more equally spread.”

“We have heard a lot of discussion about the need for there to greater responsibility across local authorities and health. Do you think that it is appropriate that local authorities currently hold most of the accountability, and what changes would help to achieve a better distribution of responsibility?”

“What measures should the forthcoming 10-year health plan and NHS workforce plan include to ensure more effective and sustainable provision and support for children and young people with SEND?”

“It was about the balance of accountability and whether it is fair that local authorities currently hold it and whether it should be more equally spread.”

“For some post-16 students with special educational needs or disabilities, learning how to live independent, well-connected lives is as important as preparing for employment. What specific actions should the Government take to ensure post-16 education is inclusive and meets the needs of all learners and trainees? I will…”

“ We have very little time. I have one more question and then I am going to hand back to the Chair. What is your assessment of the Government’s targeted retention incentive payment scheme? Is this a problem because there are fewer opportunities to retain college teachers who are further into their careers? Can I co…”

“Many of you have obviously mentioned the issues of pay in relation to retention, and we know that 25% of college teachers leave the profession after one year compared with 15% of schoolteachers. Apart from the very important issue of pay, what are the other main reasons for this lower retention rate, and how can they b…”

“David, do you agree with the IFS’s assessment of £200 million needed or is it more in your estimation?”

“We hear that the IFS has estimated that the Government would need to allocate an additional £200 million annually in today’s prices in order to sustain 16 to 18 education funding in real terms by 2027-28. What are the likely consequences to the sector if this funding is not met?”

“ Revenue.”

“The Government announced £300 million in the autumn Budget. How will this money be allocated and what will the FE sector use it for?”

“We know that economically disadvantaged students do not perform as well as their peers. What interventions are needed in FE to support disadvantaged students and narrow the attainment gap? EPI has called for a student premium. How might this help? I will come to David first.”

“Darren, on this issue of assessment, we know that it has been criticised for not accommodating the needs and abilities of all students, including neurodivergent learners. What changes would you like to see in the system?”

“That is interesting because my next question was going to be about the changes needed to be made to the assessment system to make it more inclusive. How would you say that that is best achieved?”

“For some post-16 students with special educational needs or disabilities, learning how to live independent, well-connected lives is as important as preparing for employment. What specific actions should the Government take to ensure post-16 education is inclusive and meets the needs of all learners and trainees? I will…”

“ We have very little time. I have one more question and then I am going to hand back to the Chair. What is your assessment of the Government’s targeted retention incentive payment scheme? Is this a problem because there are fewer opportunities to retain college teachers who are further into their careers? Can I co…”

“Many of you have obviously mentioned the issues of pay in relation to retention, and we know that 25% of college teachers leave the profession after one year compared with 15% of schoolteachers. Apart from the very important issue of pay, what are the other main reasons for this lower retention rate, and how can they b…”