In-service Training Days

HC Deb 26 April 2001 vol 367 c356W

28. Tony Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on the future of Baker days. [157936]

Ms Estelle Morris

We are committed to raising standards of education and supporting teachers to do this by providing the training and development they need. Teachers are currently entitled to five in-service training days, under the terms and conditions of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. In-service training days are an important tool for headteachers to help their staff keep their skills and knowledge up to date, and they are an integral part of our future CPD strategy.