To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support school-age Ukrainian children who have gaps in their education.
Answered on
25 March 2022
Supporting local authorities to create sufficient school places is one of the government’s top priorities. Ukrainian children, aged at least 4 but under 16, who move to and live in the UK are entitled to a school place in England.
10,000 lessons can now be auto translated into Ukrainian, Russian and other languages through Oak National Academy, the online classroom serving millions of children through the pandemic. This will help schools support pupils who have English as a second language.
The department is working closely across government to ensure school-age children transition back to normal life and will set out more details when available. The success of Operation Warm Welcome, which ensured Afghans arriving in the UK received the vital support they need to rebuild their lives demonstrated the government is prepared.