Written question asked by Lord Black of Brentwood (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 January 2026. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Boarding Schools: State Education
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have made an assessment of the impact and effectiveness of state boarding education.
- Answer
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The department maintains oversight of state boarding school policy, which is used to regulate standards in boarding provisions.
The Ministry of Defence oversees the Continuity of Education Allowance for eligible Service Personnel, which provides clearly defined financial support to ensure that the need for frequent mobility does not interfere with a child’s education. This includes supporting parents with the option of using a state boarding school.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL13318
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Boarding schools State education
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- 2026-01-21 12:07:04 +0000
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