Cost of Living Additional Support for School Pupils and HE Students 2022-10-24
2022-10-24
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The question arises from discussions on the impact of rising costs on educational support.
What recent discussions have been had with counterparts in devolved Administrations regarding additional support for school pupils and higher education students amid cost of living increases?
In September 2022, introductory meetings were held with counterparts in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These included cost of living issues; however, providing additional support is a devolved responsibility.
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Providing specific commitments or actions for additional support
Education Is Devolved
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A Government advisor criticized the response to a national food strategy, citing concerns about increased child hunger.
The Government's lead adviser on food issues has condemned the Minister's response to the national food strategy. With reports of children crying due to hunger and Scotland providing free school meals for primary students up to age 16, when will this Government match these actions?
£1.9 million has been allocated for free school meals and over £2 billion for the pupil premium, supporting disadvantaged students through reforms.
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Commitments to match Scottish support levels
Perhaps The Hon. Lady Could Learn From What We Are Doing Here
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Research suggests significant returns on investment in free school meals, with families struggling to survive.
Given the scale of the problem, when will this Government match Scotland's commitment to universal free school meals for primary children and a transformational child payment?
The former Education Secretary's idea was extended free school meals to more children than any other Government in the past half-century. The devolved Administrations are well funded to deliver their responsibilities.
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Commitments to match Scottish support levels
Let Us Look At The Funding We Have Given Scotland
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