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Returning to Education after Covid-19

Wednesday 15 July 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • UK is the largest bilateral donor to the Global Partnership for Education with a 225 million commitment over three years.
  • UK aims to play an active part in the 2021 replenishment of the Global Partnership for Education.
  • Schools closed due to the pandemic will remain so until 15 September, but some buildings will be handed over shortly in acceptable condition.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 David Evennett Con Bexleyheath and Crayford
Education Foreign Affairs
Context

Discusses UK's commitment to supporting global efforts to ensure safe return to school.

Question

Asks about new funding announced and role of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in assisting the Global Partnership for Education replenishment next year.

Answer from Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Minister for Africa and Minister for International Development)

The UK is the largest bilateral donor to the Global Partnership for Education, with a £225 million commitment over three years. The GPE flexes about £400 million to support education stability due to the pandemic, and the UK aims to play an active part in the 2021 replenishment by exploring co-hosting possibilities.

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Q2 Sarah Champion Lab Rotherham
NHS Education
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Refers to a DFID-commissioned project where only a quarter of the promised classrooms were built and many were substandard.

Question

Asks for public release of two DFID reviews, whether the same design is used elsewhere, if any children were harmed, and when they can return to school.

Answer from Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Minister for Africa and Minister for International Development)

Safety is paramount; UK took action upon discovering problems, ensuring buildings were not used until retrofitted. Due to pandemic delays, schools are closed until 15 September but some buildings will be handed over shortly in acceptable condition.

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