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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Covid-19: Effect of School Closures

Wednesday 6 May 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • The government is closely examining targeted support measures for disadvantaged students while schools remain closed or partially reopen.
  • This includes considering supplementary learning options during weekends and summer breaks.
  • Exploring partnerships with organisations to offer additional resources is also under consideration.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Harper Con Faversham and Mid Kent
Education
Context

Concerns about the impact of prolonged school closures due to the pandemic on disadvantaged students' learning opportunities.

Question

What assessment has been made regarding how school closures in response to the coronavirus outbreak affect the educational outcomes for children from lower-income families? Is it possible to implement supplementary measures like weekend and summer schools once schools can partially or fully reopen?

Answer from Kemi Badenoch (Minister for Women and Equalities)

We are closely examining targeted support measures for disadvantaged students while schools remain closed or partially reopen. This includes considering supplementary learning options during weekends and summer breaks, exploring partnerships with organisations to offer additional resources, and enhancing remote education provision through online academies and media collaborations.

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