Agrees with Jonathan Gullis about the need for clarity from the Labour party on their stance regarding a longer school day. Emphasises that a longer school day is essential and contrasts it with enhanced activities.

Indicates dissent towards Robert Halfon's intervention, suggesting children are more resilient than thought.

Discusses reforms to the national curriculum, introduction of phonics screening checks, expansion of academies programme, and EBacc performance measure. Highlights the narrowing of the attainment gap for disadvantaged children by 13% in primary schools between 2011-2019. Mentions the £450 million spent on free school meals during closures and over 1.3 million computers provided to students. Also discusses the Oak National Academy, catch-up tutoring programme, and future plans for extended school days.

Interrogates the Minister about the real-terms funding cut of 9% over the last decade. Challenges the notion that Labour was absent from strategic decisions since 2010.

Questions whether outside tutoring companies are the best use of resources, suggesting teachers might be better positioned to identify and support students in need directly within schools.

Asks for engagement with outdoor education centres like Brathay in Cumbria, proposing their involvement in re-engaging young people through non-cramming learning experiences.

Raises concerns about the exclusion of disabled children from catch-up plans and seeks clarity on how parents of such children are being supported or informed.

Expresses gratitude for Minister's interest in Joseph Leckie Academy but questions discrepancies in school funding, asking for detailed clarification on the financial status of schools.

Calls for cross-border collaboration with the Welsh Government to address poor school attendance rates and requests assistance in implementing schemes similar to those announced for England.

Pays tribute to teachers for their efforts during the pandemic and highlights that young people's mental health has been significantly impacted. He notes the widening of educational disadvantage gaps, criticises the Government’s lack of action on Sir Kevan Collins’ proposals and suggests Labour's recovery plan which includes small group tutoring, high-quality mental health support in every school, investment in disadvantaged children.

Acknowledges the need for funding but rejects the premise that the Government is doing nothing. Highlights £3 billion allocated to education recovery and expresses concern about regional disparities in catch-up fund distribution. Supports Sir Kevan Collins’ recommendation of a longer school day, advocating for pilot schemes in disadvantaged areas.

Ms. Hayes emphasised the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on all UK communities, particularly highlighting how pre-existing inequalities exacerbated the challenges faced by children and young people. She criticised the government's insufficient response to these issues, pointing out that schools were ill-prepared due to years of budget cuts, lacking basic IT infrastructure for online learning. Ms. Hayes also criticised several government policies including exam results handling, university support, and catch-up tutoring programmes as well as the reluctance to fund free school meals during holidays. She called for a comprehensive recovery plan from Labour, which would include funding breakfast clubs and mental health services in schools, an effective tutoring programme, and extra-curricular activities for all children.

Mr. Hinds acknowledged the moral imperative of supporting children during the pandemic to avoid long-term effects on their development and education. He highlighted the uneven impact of the pandemic and emphasised that while additional funding is necessary, it must be spent wisely based on evidence. He mentioned various programmes such as school sports activities, holiday activities, mental health services reform, technical and vocational education improvements, and the £14.4 billion uplift over three years for schools. Mr. Hinds also discussed the issue of tutor shortages and suggested involving recent retirees and PGCE returners to address this challenge.

In May, the End Child Poverty campaign reported that child poverty levels are on the rise within Tahir Ali's constituency of Birmingham Hall Green. Nearly half of all children there live in abject poverty with no sign of improvement. The Chancellor’s recent Budget ignored these families' needs, highlighting the government’s failure to tackle extreme levels of child poverty effectively.

Welcoming the debate on education recovery, Anthony Browne questioned Labour's past performance in educational policies, referencing their decline in international league tables from 2000 to 2010. He highlighted that despite being in power for 22 years, Welsh pupils under Labour’s control score below average in every subject tested compared with the rest of the UK, indicating a significant failure to improve education standards.

Acknowledging the profound impact of the pandemic on young people's education, Cat Smith highlighted that children’s mental wellbeing is suffering due to prolonged disruptions. She emphasised the importance of extracurricular activities and youth work in supporting academic learning outside the classroom. The speaker urged for increased funding towards mental health support hubs and the £500 million promised by the Government for youth investment.

Praised the Conservative Government's £14 billion investment in education during the pandemic, advocating for an extended school day to help disadvantaged students. He mentioned the importance of using the pupil premium fund as originally intended and highlighted local initiatives such as the Hubb Foundation’s holiday activities programme.

Agreed with Jonathan Gullis on the benefits of an extended school day, citing evidence that it improves educational attainment and mental health for students.

Criticised the Government's response to the pandemic, arguing that £50 per child is insufficient compared to other countries. He also criticised the Department of Education’s handling of exams and universities, highlighting a series of failures including free school meals and tutoring programmes. Matt Rodda emphasised the need for increased national resources committed to this issue.

Education recovery is crucial after the pandemic; acknowledges government's support but calls for more time and contingency planning for teachers to prepare for future uncertainties. Criticises opposition for past actions during closures/re-openings.

Highlights increase in child poverty due to pandemic; cites evidence from Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield and headteachers regarding families struggling with food insecurity and low-paying jobs. Calls for government to work together on reducing poverty.

Acknowledges the hard work of teachers during the pandemic; supports government's financial support measures for education recovery, including tutoring, mental health support, laptops, and summer activities. Criticises opposition for not challenging negative union stances on school reopening.

According to the Health and Social Care Committee, two young people described how services were not there when they needed them. One was on a two-year waiting list for CAMHS and could not access charity support during this time. Labour's plans would put mental health counsellors in every school, providing early intervention. The current funding of children’s mental health services is inadequate, with the Government's latest holiday activity and food scheme proposing to provide food for just 16 days over the summer, reaching barely one in five of the children on free school meals in Salford alone. Additionally, four in five disabled children have seen their support services withdrawn during the pandemic.

Engaging directly with children from Holy Trinity Primary School and Cannon Lane Primary School showed significant progress and enjoyment since returning to school. The Government's support has been highly valued for ensuring that children can access education safely. Minister Vicky Ford’s programme includes feeding children, promoting activities, and safeguarding them. Free school meals do not help households where the children are below school age or have not applied. The national tutoring programme had issues with tutor availability but good quality of support. Local authorities have been crucial in supporting schools during the pandemic. Investing £150 million in professional development for early years workforce is welcomed to ensure top-quality staff for future generations.

The pandemic has been challenging for all, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Ipswich benefited from the holiday activities and food programme pilot scheme; it needs to continue with evidence-based interventions. More funding is required in education but Labour lacks a clear strategy on this front. Special educational needs deserve more attention as they are often underfunded and misunderstood.

The speaker announced the result of today’s deferred Division regarding the remuneration of the Information Commissioner, where the Ayes were 369, Noes 2. This is not a debate position on education recovery but rather procedural.

The Daily Mail inaccurately portrayed Bradford as a no-go area. The city, with over 80 languages spoken, is young and diverse. However, the Government’s education recovery fund does not suffice for its challenges. Sir Kevan Collins's resignation highlights the failure of the Conservative catch-up plan. Further investment in early-years education and colleges is needed; youth services are on the brink due to Government cuts since 2010. The council supports children but needs more resources. Bradford faces high unemployment among young people and struggles with school exclusions and poverty, which affect learning.

Supports the Government's £3 billion commitment for catching up through targeted interventions, highlighting its significant impact based on past initiatives as a school inspector and school governor. Advocates for an extended school day to cater to parents working full-time and stresses the importance of teacher training and professional development.

Highlights significant child poverty in Erdington, with 42.5% of children growing up in poverty in Birmingham. Criticises the Government's funding commitment as insufficient compared to international standards and calls for free school meals over the summer period and a permanent £20 universal credit uplift.

Defends the Conservative party's efforts in prioritising reopening schools, focusing on mental and physical health of children. Supports the latest tranche of the education recovery plan worth £1.4 billion, including tutoring courses, teacher training, and early years professional development to level up disadvantaged pupils.

Pays tribute to teachers and headteachers for their work during the pandemic, highlighting their care and commitment. Stresses the importance of in-person learning and the disruption caused by the lack of extra teaching provision and IT support. Emphasises that investing in education is crucial for children's future and criticises the Government’s catch-up plan as inadequate.

Critiques the Opposition's attitude towards the Department for Education, suggesting it undermines teachers and pupils. Acknowledges the need for more funding but prioritises a 'can-do' attitude in schools over financial resources alone. Defends the Government’s actions during the pandemic and criticises Labour for their performance between 2000-2010. Encourages parents to support their children's education by engaging with teachers and headteachers.

Acknowledges the impact of school closures during the pandemic but praises schools and teachers in Peterborough for their efforts to support young people. He thanks Jonathan Lewis, director of education at Peterborough City Council, for his invaluable advice and mentions the £3 billion catch-up fund that has been provided so far.

The Government are failing our young people with chronically underfunded schools and slashed youth services, resulting in persistently high levels of mental health problems. The new funding package is only £50 per pupil, compared to the Netherlands’ £2,500 and America’s £1,600. This amounts to less than an hour of tutoring a fortnight and does not adequately support free school meals for vulnerable children during holidays. Youth services have been decimated due to severe cuts over a decade, reducing crucial services and support available for at-risk young people.

This Government has spent more than £400 billion protecting lives and jobs during the pandemic. We need to balance fiscal prudence with necessary spending, especially on education recovery. The Government is providing £1 billion for a national tutoring programme for disadvantaged students and other support measures. There should be varied learning experiences including outdoor learning centres which are invaluable for children's development after prolonged periods at home.

The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities due to austerity and cuts to vital services. The Government’s plans for education recovery, offering £1.5 billion, are inadequate compared to the £15 billion recommended by Kevan Collins, the former education recovery commissioner. This funding is insufficient for millions of working-class children who have suffered through no fault of their own. There is a significant attainment gap in Liverpool, with youth services on the brink of collapse due to Government cuts.

Paid tribute to the efforts of education staff during the pandemic. Criticised the SNP for not participating in debates about English education despite their interest in non-Scottish issues such as fox hunting. Highlighted UK government's investment plans compared to Scotland, mentioning £1.4 billion for education recovery and other initiatives while criticising Scotland’s spending priorities.

Acknowledged the efforts of teachers and staff during the pandemic. Criticised the Government's investment in children's education, noting that over 140 organisations have condemned the recovery plans as not prioritising support for children. Cited the case of Framwellgate School in Durham which lacks adequate facilities despite being earmarked for a rebuild under the previous Labour government.

Paid tribute to those supporting children and young people during the pandemic. Highlighted the stark poverty levels and its impact on education, criticising the Government's priorities such as spending more on a failed Eat Out to Help Out scheme than on schools catch-up funding.

It is clear from Kevan Collins’s resignation that the Government’s catch-up plan is failing to deliver for our children. Supporting recovery after the pandemic is not a priority for this Conservative Government, as evidenced by rising child poverty rates in the north-east before the pandemic and extreme pressure on school budgets, long waiting lists for mental health services, and stretched family support services due to lack of funding. In my constituency, child poverty increased from 24% in 2015 to 36% in 2019-20. The Collins report calls for £15 billion investment over three years to support children's recovery, but the Government decided on only around £50 per child, which is insufficient. A Labour Government would invest in mental health support, tutoring, teacher development, extracurricular activities, an education recovery premium, and ensure no child goes hungry. Failing to help children recover could cost up to £420 billion, while a comprehensive plan from Labour would cost only £15 billion.

I pay tribute to teachers and school staff, education unions like the National Education Union, and my local nursery schools for their work. There are only 389 maintained nursery schools left in England, many of which serve deprived areas. The Government needs to properly fund these nurseries. I thank Marcus Rashford for preventing the scrapping of free school meals during holidays, a commitment Labour made to extend free school meals over all holiday periods, including summer breaks. Youth clubs are crucial but face collapse due to cuts since 2010; funding has been slashed by 73%. This leaves young people isolated and unsupported despite the Conservative manifesto promise of £500 million for youth services in its investment fund, which remains unfulfilled. Greater Manchester faces high rates of persistently disadvantaged children worsened during the pandemic with significant attainment gaps between poorer pupils and their more affluent peers.

I express gratitude towards all students, teachers, and support workers for their efforts during challenging times. I criticise the Minister for School Standards's speech for its lack of mention on the catch-up plan or current situation. I acknowledge constructive agreement from right hon. Member for East Hampshire regarding a whole-society approach to supporting children but emphasise that the Government has become a barrier to young people's progress post-pandemic, despite their resilience and determination. The pandemic exacerbated existing issues such as funding cuts and growing class sizes, which have disproportionately affected students with disabilities. Students in north-west England are seven times more likely to miss school due to covid than elsewhere, necessitating increased support. The National Tutoring Programme reaches only 1% of students with fewer participants in the north compared to the south. I highlight the economic impact of lost learning and criticise the Government's prioritisation of other sectors over education. Furlough covers 80% of workers while the National Tutoring Programme covers just 1% of students, indicating a stark difference in support. The shadow Secretary of State has consistently called for a longer school day filled with activity to address challenges post-pandemic.

The Government have made significant investments in education recovery, including a £1.4 billion package announced last week bringing the total investment to over £3 billion. This funding is targeted at tutoring and teaching interventions that are most likely to make a difference, with a focus on schools serving disadvantaged pupils. The per pupil funding has increased to £4,000 in primary schools and £5,150 in secondary schools this year. Additionally, there has been record investment into high needs, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), early years education, school meals during the pandemic, devices for remote learning, local authority welfare schemes, and holiday activities and food programmes.

Asked Vicky Ford why Sir Kevan Collins resigned last week.