§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he advises local education authorities and school governing bodies to consider as a relevant consideration any inspector's report on a shortlisted candidate for appointment as a head teacher.
§ Mr. EggarMy right hon. and learned Friend has not issued formal guidance on procedures to be adopted by local education authorities and governing bodies when selecting head teachers. This is a matter for the individual governing bodies and LEAs concerned. However, the Department has commissioned a school governor training package which gives guidance on good practice in making staff appointments, including the use of references.