§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will make a statement on the provision of training for teachers for the delivery of cross-curricular themes, with particular reference to the theme of environmental education.
§ Mr. ForthA number of national curriculum subjects include studies relevant to environmental education. My right hon. Friend seeks to ensure, through his criteria for the approval of courses, that initial training gives thorough preparation for teaching the national curriculum. He also provides specific grant to support national curriculum-related training for serving teachers. It is essentially for schools and local education authorities to determine what priority to give to particular subject areas.