§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what evaluation he has made of the standards of teaching achieved by those who have completed(a) a three year undergraduate degree, followed by a one year PGCE course and (b) a four year B.Ed or BA with qualified teacher status. [56150]
§ Mr. Charles ClarkeTo gain Qualified Teacher Status candidates on any form of initial training must achieve the same standards and have demonstrated a secure knowledge of the appropriate curricula. The Department has not undertaken any evaluation of the teaching of teachers trained through different routes. We expect the same high standard of all new teachers.