§ 5. Mr. SavidgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans she has to improve education standards in Northern Ireland. [1382]
§ 27. Mrs. HumbleTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans she has to improve education standards in Northern Ireland. [1404]
§ 28. Miss Melanie JohnsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans she has to improve education standards in Northern Ireland. [1405]
§ 30. Mr. WorthingtonThe Government is committed to raising standards across all sectors. In working up plans for Northern Ireland, I will be giving particular attention to the provision for pupils at pre-school and early primary school; and to laying secure foundations in literacy and numeracy. We will be developing provision for vocational education and strengthening the linkage between 495W secondary schools, Further Education and Training. Improving school discipline and teaching quality, and in particular promoting strong leadership from headteachers, will also be given priority.