§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many specialist physical education primary and secondary teachers were employed in schools in England for each year since 1999–2000; and how the figures break down on a regional basis. [HL1718]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department for Education and Skills (Baroness Ashton of Upholland)The data are not available in the form requested. We estimate that, in November 2002, there were 21,400 specialist teachers of physical education in full-time service in maintained secondary schools in England. Data on the number of physical education teachers in maintained primary schools are not collected centrally.