Clonard monastery — Clan Mór Sure Start is there. I also visited Shankill Sure Start, which is in Ballysillan. I had to work out why it is in Ballysillan but is called "Shankill Sure Start". I could not help but be moved by the dedication of the staff and the palpable impact that they have on the lives of the children there. It was phenomenal. I had sand ice creams thrust at me. Those children were learning and playing, and it was absolutely fantastic. I pay tribute to Sure Start and all the other initiatives that are tackling this at the very start. We need to give our children the best start in life, as that is what will make all the difference.

He will go buck mad when he sees this, but I will also pay tribute to a success story from Sure Start. My cousin Robert's son is called Ashton, and he is the head boy at Belfast Boys' Model School. He was one of the first children to go through Shankill Sure Start. If you needed evidence that the proof of the pudding is in the eating, Ashton is that. He is a fantastic sports student — that is not in the Butler genes; it must be in the McQuade genes. He is head boy at Belfast Model, and he lives in West Belfast. As you rightly said, Belfast Model is in North Belfast, on the border, but my nephew — my cousin's son — comes from West Belfast, and he is doing us all proud. That is a real marker of what can happen if we get the start right. Through his parents' support and the impact of Sure Start in his life, he has grown into a fine young man. He is a credit to West Belfast and to Belfast Model.

Education is the best route that any child can take. It opens the doors of opportunity and breaks the cycle of poverty. There should be no borders. I said this at the start. We talked about borders, but there should be no borders in educational attainment for any child. Every child deserves the best start in life and the chance to succeed and reach their full potential. We must continue to support and invest in our schools, particularly those in disadvantaged areas. By doing so, we build a brighter future not only for our children but for our entire society. We need to support the great initiatives that Mr Kingston and the Members for West Belfast talked about. Thank you for bringing the topic for debate, Pat.