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• Reference: 2020/3986
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

While I agree with your ambition to guard against a car-led recovery from coronavirus, will you pay heed to local residents’ concerns about 24/7 bus lane trials? They have issues with receiving deliveries and also of safely transporting those with mobility issues who need direct access to homes and business.

• Reference: 2020/3987
• Question by: Florence Eshalomi MP
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Can the Mayor confirm that the 24/7 bus lane trials process was consulted upon in a suitably transparent manner?

• Reference: 2020/3861
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Can you provide an update on your work with the Black Curriculum?

• Reference: 2020/3862
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

What work have you done to encourage schools in London to include black authors in the curriculum?

• Reference: 2020/3863
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

A recent poll by YMCA found that most black children experience racism at school. With 70% feeling under pressure over afro hair, 95% hearing racist language and half think racism is the biggest barrier to success. What are you doing to tackle racism in schools?

• Reference: 2020/3864
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Just 150 of the 1,000 academic mentors promised as part of the government’s £1bn education catchup plans will be in schools in England by the end of the year. Can you provide an update on your work to provide mentors to young Londoners?

• Reference: 2020/3865
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

An Institute of Race Relations (IRR) report focusing on London says government responses to serious youth violence and knife crime have led to black pupils disproportionately being sent to pupil referral units and alternative provision. What work are you doing to tackle these prejudices in London schools?

• Reference: 2020/3866
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Research published by Cognassist shows that in London 44% of apprentices are entitled to additional support for various disabilities and needs, yet 33% aren’t having it requested by their employers, training providers or end-point assessors. What are you doing to ensure apprentices in London are supported fully?

• Reference: 2020/3867
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

During lockdown 74% of private school students received full days of teaching, compared with 38% of state school students. This learning loss will result in the widening of the attainment gap. What work are you doing to try to close the attainment gap since lockdown?

• Reference: 2020/3868
• Question by: Jennette Arnold OBE
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

Since the end of lockdown, only around 50% of children are back at their early years provision provider. For many centres that rely on private fees, they will be struggling to manage, and many have already reported the need for redundancies within their staff. What support are you giving these centres to ensure they stay open in London?