Gender Disparity in Educational Attainment 2021-09-06
2021-09-06
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Research highlights that boys, especially in disadvantaged areas, read far less than girls leading to lower literacy skills.
What steps is the Department taking to tackle gender disparity in educational attainment? Research shows boys are reading less and have lower literacy skills compared to girls. Does my hon. Friend agree this disparity needs addressing? Will her Department run a campaign encouraging parents to read with young boys?
The benefits of early reading for a child's later learning are highlighted. England achieved its highest ever score in reading at primary level in the most recent progress in international reading literacy study, largely due to improvements in boys' performance. Two thirds of mainstream primary schools have signed up for the Nuffield early language intervention supporting speech and literacy development in reception-aged children.
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The specific ask about running a campaign encouraging parents to read with young boys was not addressed.
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Research highlights that boys, especially in disadvantaged areas, read far less than girls leading to lower literacy skills.
Research shows boys are reading less and have lower literacy skills compared to girls. Does my hon. Friend agree this disparity needs addressing? Will her Department run a campaign encouraging parents to read with young boys?
The benefits of early reading for a child's later learning are highlighted. England achieved its highest ever score in reading at primary level in the most recent progress in international reading literacy study, largely due to improvements in boys' performance. Two thirds of mainstream primary schools have signed up for the Nuffield early language intervention supporting speech and literacy development in reception-aged children.
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The specific ask about running a campaign encouraging parents to read with young boys was not addressed.
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Media reports detail how educated Afghan women are burning their degrees, deleting social media accounts, and hiding identities to avoid Taliban retribution for education.
What discussions has the Department had with the Foreign Secretary to fund schemes in Afghanistan enabling girls to continue their education? Media reports highlight that educated Afghan women fear Taliban retribution and destroy educational credentials.
The situation for girls and women in Afghanistan is extremely worrying; the Prime Minister will make a statement shortly. About half of Afghan children who arrived through evacuation recently are pre-school or primary school aged, and we have put £12 million into extra education funding to help these children access schools, colleges, and early years settings.
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The specific ask about discussions with the Foreign Secretary was not addressed.
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