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Written question asked by Paulette Hamilton (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 June 2026. It was answered by Georgia Gould (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Pupils: Discrimination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether training on (a) race, (b) consent, and (c) safeguarding in relation to (i) children’s hair, (ii) Afro hair and (iii) bodily autonomy forms part of (A) early years and (B) teacher training requirements; and whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of a review of such training.

Answer

The department is committed to ensuring that all children receive a high-quality and inclusive education, supported by well-trained early years practitioners and teachers.

To achieve qualified teacher status and early years teacher status, trainees must meet relevant standards, including creating safe learning environments. All settings must also have due regard to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which includes guidance on safeguarding, welfare and bullying.

The ‘Early years foundation stage’ framework and the ‘Initial teacher training early career’ framework sets expectations for safeguarding, behaviour, and promoting pupils’ wellbeing. As part of this, providers are required to ensure trainees understand equality, inclusion, and safeguarding.

The department keeps training requirements under review to ensure they remain effective and evidence-based.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6581
Session
2026-27
Related items
Pupils: Ethnic Groups
Friday, 12 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Discrimination Pupils Teachers Training
Link
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