The Minister acknowledges the unique challenges faced by students on the Isles of Scilly due to the lack of local post-16 education provision. He notes that young people from Scilly face daunting travel and accommodation costs, impacting their emotional well-being and educational success. The Government has increased funding for 16-to-19 education by £1.6 billion in 2024-25 compared to the previous financial year. Students on the Isles of Scilly receive an additional per-student grant of £6,365, a 11% increase from last year. Despite this, families argue that it is insufficient due to rising costs and limited host family options. The Minister agrees to consider further funding requests as part of the spending review and offers to meet with Derek Thomas and council officials for detailed discussions. He also expresses concern over student wellbeing and mentions safety measures such as Disclosure and Barring Service checks for host families. Additionally, he discusses the logistical challenges of providing face-to-face education on Scilly and highlights collaboration between mainland colleges to offer a wide variety of high-quality options to learners from the isles.