Asked Jamie Stone to confirm his understanding that standardised pay should be a floor rather than a ceiling for teachers in academies. Emphasises the importance of child protection measures in the Bill and highlights the introduction of a single unique identifier for every child to ensure secure sharing of essential information between agencies. He also stresses that school reform aims at creating conditions for success and improving standards across schools. Suggested that requiring parents to provide reasons for home education might flag up bullying or special educational needs issues at schools but raised concerns about burdening under-resourced local authorities. Asked if the Minister was aware that the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health supports using the NHS number as a single unique identifier despite concerns raised by other organisations.

Highlights the importance of understanding home education as a lifeline for children who do not fit within mainstream schooling, often due to being let down by the state education system. Joined in discussing homeschooling, focusing on safeguarding issues and supporting Gregory Stafford's points about the amendment tabled by Baroness Barran.

Echoed concerns about data security, protections for parental responsibility in education decisions, and ensuring the Bill does not force home educators into rigid school-style timetables.

Acknowledged the importance of the debate and praised the contributions made by MPs on all sides, emphasising the significance of hospital schools. Emphasised the success of Conservative policies in improving school standards and criticised Labour’s record in Wales, where children's performance is far behind England. Asked the Minister about the funding for breakfast clubs and clarified that schools receive £450 per year.

Concerned about the Bill's impact on home education families, small rural schools, and data privacy. Emphasised that children are safer in home educating environments than at school.

Pointed out concerns raised by Amanda Spielman, former Ofsted chief inspector, about the potential negative impact of the Bill on children's education. Raises concerns about limiting branded items in school uniforms, arguing it may not be more cost-effective to buy non-branded items compared to bulk buying through a supplier. Concerned that mandatory registration for home education risks treating parents as potential safeguarding issues rather than recognising the best efforts of families. Asked if the opposition to national identity cards also applies to a digital ID for all children as proposed by the Bill. Discussed homeschooling, mentioning Sara Sharif's case and the amendment tabled by Baroness Barran on local authority consent for withdrawing from school under certain conditions.

Acknowledged the debate was good but sparkier than anticipated, thanked Michelle Zaher for her petition which led to a broad discussion, recognised the work of the Petitions Committee in initiating Government responses.

Years of austerity have stripped out much of the vital support that young families once received. The number of children in care has risen by 28%, and the number of children living in poverty is now at 4 million.

Asked about the impact of the decimation of Sure Start on preparing children for their best start in life, citing concerns from primary school teachers.

Acknowledged the need for proper oversight but argued that the Bill's approach could stigmatise responsible, caring families and stretch already limited resources further. Expressed support for the Bill based on safeguarding concerns and highlighted the need for proper accountability and resourcing of local authorities to protect children effectively.

The petition was supported by approximately 166,500 people, including 184 from her constituency. She agreed with part 1 of the Bill that aims to better safeguard children but raised concerns about data sharing and security. Supported reducing branded uniform costs but proposed capping the cost instead of limiting items to reduce supplier price hikes.

Supports the petition calling for the withdrawal of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, citing its inadequacies and potential damage to educational opportunities. Asked for clarification on the legislation regarding three branded items, particularly in primary versus secondary schools.

Asked about concerns over the single identifier, citing advice from the General Medical Council against using the NHS number.

Discussed the case of Sara Sharif and advocated for parents losing the right to home school due to safeguarding concerns.