Children, Schools and Families Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment debated and negatived on division (211 votes to 288). Second reading agreed to on division (287 votes to 206). Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third Reading, and any other proceedings, agreed to on question. Queen's recommendation signified. Money resolution agreed to on question.

Children, Schools and Families Bill. Second reading debate. Amendment debated and negatived on division (211 votes to 288). Second reading agreed to on division (287 votes to 206). Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third Reading, and any other proceedings, agreed to on question. Queen's recommendation signified. Money...

My approach is that there should be no hiding place for schools that fail to teach children to read properly. We all know that evidence points to the success of systematic synthetic phonics, and teachers who wish to follow that method will be supported—I hope—by those on both sides of...

My approach is that there should be no hiding place for schools that fail to teach children to read properly. We all know that evidence points to the success of systematic synthetic phonics, and teachers who wish to follow that method will be supported—I hope—by those on both sides of...

Of course we can use statistics in this way, but the truth is that those academies that have improved at a faster rate have been matched by the other secondary schools in their boroughs. That shows that there is nothing particularly special about academies.

Of course we can use statistics in this way, but the truth is that those academies that have improved at a faster rate have been matched by the other secondary schools in their boroughs. That shows that there is nothing particularly special about academies.

It is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Nottingham, North (Mr. Allen), who made a thoughtful, thought-provoking and excellent speech. We can all agree with him, and I know that he has the best interests of children and young people at heart. I should like to echo...

It is a great pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Nottingham, North (Mr. Allen), who made a thoughtful, thought-provoking and excellent speech. We can all agree with him, and I know that he has the best interests of children and young people at heart. I should like to echo...

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

Does my hon. Friend agree that the skills that he is describing demand a highly professional delivery and highly trained members of staff?

Does my hon. Friend agree that the skills that he is describing demand a highly professional delivery and highly trained members of staff?

I heartily congratulate the hon. Gentleman on what he said about Wales not following the Government's draconian measures after the Badman report. On one day alone, more than 120 petitions from 120 different constituencies were presented in addition to those presented on other days from all around the country.

I heartily congratulate the hon. Gentleman on what he said about Wales not following the Government's draconian measures after the Badman report. On one day alone, more than 120 petitions from 120 different constituencies were presented in addition to those presented on other days from all around the country.

That rather diminishes my 46, but it does underline the great concern about the issue. I am sure that changes will be made to the current proposals in Committee—I sincerely hope so, as there is no grave concern about the standard of home education: quite the reverse. I went to...

That rather diminishes my 46, but it does underline the great concern about the issue. I am sure that changes will be made to the current proposals in Committee—I sincerely hope so, as there is no grave concern about the standard of home education: quite the reverse. I went to...

That is why this issue is intergenerational, and why we must look at the new-born of today as the parents of tomorrow, and help them to become the great parents of tomorrow who will, in turn, raise good kids. That is something that we all have to share. My hon....

That is why this issue is intergenerational, and why we must look at the new-born of today as the parents of tomorrow, and help them to become the great parents of tomorrow who will, in turn, raise good kids. That is something that we all have to share. My hon....

I am not a lawyer, but new section 19E includes the words""unless the child or a parent of the child objects"." New section 19G states—and I should like to this provision to be strengthened a little in Committee—that the regulations "may"—I think the word ought to be "should"—provide for the...

I am not a lawyer, but new section 19E includes the words""unless the child or a parent of the child objects"." New section 19G states—and I should like to this provision to be strengthened a little in Committee—that the regulations "may"—I think the word ought to be "should"—provide for the...

I am intrigued by the debate we have had so far, which I have tried to place in the context of things that I have watched happen in my constituency since I was first elected in 1992. One of the first things I looked at in respect of education in...

I am intrigued by the debate we have had so far, which I have tried to place in the context of things that I have watched happen in my constituency since I was first elected in 1992. One of the first things I looked at in respect of education in...

Very briefly.

Very briefly.

New section 19F(1)(e) states that a local authority may revoke a registration""by reason of a failure to co-operate with the authority in arrangements made by them under section 19E"." We need reassurance if we are to believe that parents will not be penalised.

New section 19F(1)(e) states that a local authority may revoke a registration""by reason of a failure to co-operate with the authority in arrangements made by them under section 19E"." We need reassurance if we are to believe that parents will not be penalised.

I have referred the hon. Gentleman to new section 19G, which concerns appeals. The regulations should, in my view, provide for the registration to continue automatically in the event of an appeal. Finally, I wish to say a few words about special educational needs. In the old county council structure...

I have referred the hon. Gentleman to new section 19G, which concerns appeals. The regulations should, in my view, provide for the registration to continue automatically in the event of an appeal. Finally, I wish to say a few words about special educational needs. In the old county council structure...

I am unsure whether my voice or my time will run out first, but I hope to concentrate on three issues: home education; personal, social and health education; and family courts. Schedule 1 to the Bill deals with the registration and monitoring of home-educated children, and it follows on from...

I am unsure whether my voice or my time will run out first, but I hope to concentrate on three issues: home education; personal, social and health education; and family courts. Schedule 1 to the Bill deals with the registration and monitoring of home-educated children, and it follows on from...

It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Romsey (Sandra Gidley), who made a well-presented contribution to the debate. Many of the speeches this evening have been well thought out and well presented. It is such a large subject that we might easily get distracted, but I hope...

It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Romsey (Sandra Gidley), who made a well-presented contribution to the debate. Many of the speeches this evening have been well thought out and well presented. It is such a large subject that we might easily get distracted, but I hope...

I appreciate the opportunity to make a brief contribution to the debate. Given the time constraints, I hope that you will forgive me, Mr. Deputy Speaker, if I focus on the aspect of the Bill that is of particular interest to me: home education. Almost exactly one year ago, the...

I appreciate the opportunity to make a brief contribution to the debate. Given the time constraints, I hope that you will forgive me, Mr. Deputy Speaker, if I focus on the aspect of the Bill that is of particular interest to me: home education. Almost exactly one year ago, the...

This is my first chance in the Chamber to pay my tribute to my dear friend and colleague, David Taylor. As fellow east midlands MPs with similar constituencies and both active in our union group, Unison, I know of his humanity, his kindness, his ability to take the mickey, the...

This is my first chance in the Chamber to pay my tribute to my dear friend and colleague, David Taylor. As fellow east midlands MPs with similar constituencies and both active in our union group, Unison, I know of his humanity, his kindness, his ability to take the mickey, the...

In the short time that is left in this Second Reading debate, I would like to concentrate on part 2 of the Bill, on which my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Norfolk (Mr. Bellingham) spoke with great authority. I declare an interest in that before taking my seat in...

In the short time that is left in this Second Reading debate, I would like to concentrate on part 2 of the Bill, on which my hon. Friend the Member for North-West Norfolk (Mr. Bellingham) spoke with great authority. I declare an interest in that before taking my seat in...

I want to make a very brief contribution on a few topics. On the first two, home education and personal, social and health education, it is interesting to note that the Government's current stance represents a U-turn. However, there are interesting contrasts in their approach to the two issues. There...

I want to make a very brief contribution on a few topics. On the first two, home education and personal, social and health education, it is interesting to note that the Government's current stance represents a U-turn. However, there are interesting contrasts in their approach to the two issues. There...