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Children from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

Monday 20 January 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Adam Afriyie questioned Gavin Williamson about closing the attainment gap in Windsor constituency
  • Gavin Williamson agreed on the importance of diverse educational pathways including schools, colleges, apprenticeships, and universities
  • Williamson emphasized the focus on English and maths achievement alongside offering T-levels and apprenticeships for young people

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Adam Afriyie Con Windsor
Education
Context

Discussion on the progress made towards closing the educational attainment gap for children from less privileged backgrounds.

Question

Across Windsor constituency, there are some excellent schools and colleges. With one of the Government's main goals being to close this attainment gap, does Gavin Williamson agree that ensuring a variety of school types, college places, apprenticeships, and university options is crucial for students and parents to make informed choices?

Answer from Gavin Williamson (The Secretary of State for Education)

My hon. Friend raises a vital point about having a range of different tools to ensure children succeed, including focusing on English and maths achievement while offering various pathways like T-levels and apprenticeships to give young people the opportunities they need.

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