Speeches by Perteghella.

“Should a broad and balanced curriculum that we all want foster in every child, no matter their needs, a lifelong love for learning? Are you looking at that in your terms of reference?”

“Just to follow up, what are the problems with locally agreed curricula? You mentioned the legacy we have regarding religious education. Have you heard of a consensus of opinions on national content guidelines?”

“Several education unions have raised concerns about the current curriculum’s inclusivity. What approaches are you considering to promote inclusivity for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities?”

“Although this Bill aims to strengthen pension investment, improve resilience and boost pension pots, many of my constituents are among the large number of individuals who face serious pension injustices right now. I welcome some of the reforms that the Government are introducing through the Bill, including the terminal…”

“What evidence is there that the universal SEND service programme is driving long-term change in inclusive practice and, given its funding ends in 2026, will additional investment follow?”

“It would be the Treasury.”

“How many additional specialist places will the capital budget deliver each year during the three years of the comprehensive spending review period?”

“This is the last question from me. If we go back to specialist state schools, what role will they play in the future SEND system, particularly in addressing regional shortfalls—I have one in my constituency—but also addressing cost pressures related to placing pupils in independent specialist provisions?”

“What role will the specialist state schools play?”

“Given the scale of unmet need, does the Department agree that the £740 million high needs capital for 2025-26 is only a starting point? What immediate plans exist for a long-term capital strategy to ensure inclusive and sustainable SEND provision across the country? I have children in my constituency who are waiting mo…”

“Thank you, Chair and Committee. This debate will give the House a chance to reflect on the economic support, or lack of it, during covid-19. We had the first report back from the covid-19 inquiry, one of whose recommendations was obviously to learn lessons to ensure that what happened does not happen again and that the…”

“Do the Government accept that capacity within specialist provision will need to be increased as part of the SEND reforms? Some children will need that kind of highly specialist provision.”

“I have spoken to several disabled constituents who are deeply fearful about the proposed cut to the limited capability for work and work-related activity element of universal credit. Research by Sense shows that one in four disabled people with complex needs could be pushed into debt if the changes go ahead. Will the M…”

“5. What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Government’s proposed welfare reforms on financial inequalities experienced by disabled people.”

“Dr Polizzi, in your evidence to the Lords Committee you criticised the lack of an overarching framework for media literacy and also criticised the siloes between Government Departments. What has been the impact of this and what should be done to address it?”

“You have all talked about the difference that the Curriculum and Assessment Review will make to the outcomes of the most disadvantaged children in England's schools. What further changes to the curriculum and assessment need to be made to achieve this?”

“What will be the merits of making changes to the curricula for key stages 1, 2 and 3 which is to all pupils, compared to curricula for key stage 4 subjects, which only some students will choose to take?”

“Dr Polizzi, in your evidence to the Lords Committee you criticised the lack of an overarching framework for media literacy and also criticised the siloes between Government Departments. What has been the impact of this and what should be done to address it?”

“You have all talked about the difference that the Curriculum and Assessment Review will make to the outcomes of the most disadvantaged children in England's schools. What further changes to the curriculum and assessment need to be made to achieve this?”

“What will be the merits of making changes to the curricula for key stages 1, 2 and 3 which is to all pupils, compared to curricula for key stage 4 subjects, which only some students will choose to take?”