English Language Teaching 2021-06-10

2021-06-10

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The English language teaching sector is facing significant challenges post-COVID, with ongoing impacts despite the recovery of other sectors.
What discussions has she had with Cabinet colleagues on supporting the recovery of the UK's English language teaching sector?
Recognising the challenges that the sector faces, both I and my co-chair of the education sector advisory group, the Minister for Universities, continue to engage with colleagues across Government to explore options for further support.
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Specific discussions and concrete options for further support were not detailed
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Q2 Partial Answer
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The English language teaching sector, a key export for the country, has been severely affected by the pandemic and continues to face challenges.
Will my hon. Friend meet me, a delegation of MPs and officials from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to work together to overcome the challenges that the sector faces and safeguard the future of this vital export?
I would of course be delighted to meet my hon. Friend, and I congratulate her on her continued leadership in Parliament on behalf of her constituents and the country as a whole.
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Commitment to meeting was acknowledged but no concrete actions or timeline provided
Congratulations
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