Equality of Opportunity 2020-05-06
2020-05-06
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Inquires about steps taken by the Government to ensure equality of opportunity throughout the UK, focusing on social background and mobility.
What steps are being taken to help ensure equality of opportunity for people across the UK? Does she agree that a firm focus should be placed on social background and social mobility?
Thanks David Johnston, confirms restructuring of the equalities hub to cover areas such as social background and geography, highlighting work with world-class analysis and research. Proud that DIT and the equalities hub were named among top 75 employers by social mobility employer index.
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Acknowledges education's key role in social mobility, specifically thanking teachers for their work during the crisis.
Thanks all Eastbourne teachers for looking after children of key workers. Asks about work by Equalities Office with Department for Education to ensure disadvantaged pupils do not suffer due to school closures.
Puts on record thanks to all UK teachers, confirming efforts to ensure no child is left behind during the crisis. More than £100 million committed for remote learning with focus on IT devices and software for disadvantaged pupils.
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