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Q1
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The question arises from the need to assess the Church of England's impact on educational provision, particularly in North Devon and nationwide.
What recent assessment has the Church of England made regarding its contribution to education provision (a) in the North Devon constituency and (b) across the country?
The Church of England operates 4,600 schools, including one quarter of all primary schools and two thirds of small rural schools in the country. We provide significant teacher training and strive to ensure that children flourish, whether in large urban or small rural settings such as those in North Devon.
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The recent assessment requested was not provided
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Q2
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Following up on the initial question, this supplementary query focuses on supporting North Devon's Church school students to recover from pandemic-related educational disruptions and mental health issues.
Will my hon. Friend join me in thanking all the Church schools in North Devon for their efforts during the pandemic, and can he specify what measures are being taken by the Church to assist pupils with catching up on lost learning and supporting their mental well-being?
I join my hon. Friend in thanking all North Devon's Church schools for their work during the pandemic. We support school leaders in helping children catch up on lost learning and promote their well-being through initiatives such as trauma awareness training.
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Specific steps or programmes to help pupils catch up were not detailed
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