Source · Select Committees · Education Committee
Recommendation 64
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Make wraparound support widely available and delivered by appropriate organisations for non-school issues.
Conclusion
We are concerned that since the pandemic teachers are spending more time on addressing issues that would typically fall outside the remit of schools, including family conflict resolution and mental health support. Wraparound support must urgently be made more widely available and delivered by the appropriate organisations including local social care services and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
Government Response Summary
The government states it does not believe defining school responsibilities would be helpful and mentions a future Child Poverty Taskforce strategy and existing SEND reforms, but does not commit to urgently making wraparound support more widely available by appropriate organisations.
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Government Response
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HM Government
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We do not believe that producing a list of responsibilities for schools and teachers would be helpful, as looking after the development and wellbeing of large numbers of children is inevitably complex. Recognising that workload pressures extend beyond teaching, the Prime Minister announced a new Child Poverty Taskforce in July, co-chaired by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Department for Education. The Taskforce will publish its strategy later this year. Our reforms to special educational needs and disability will improve inclusivity and expertise in mainstream schools, ensuring special schools cater to those with the most complex needs. We know reducing teacher workload will play a key role in recruiting and retaining excellent school staff and will support the government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity so all young people can achieve and thrive. We continue to work proactively with the sector to understand the drivers behind workload and wellbeing issues and improve our policies and interventions.