§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science which bodies have now responded to his proposal to award scholarships to the value of £500 each for graduates in mathematics or physical science who take the postgraduate certificate in education; what steps will now be taken; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. BoysonThe Department has now received comments from the following organisations on proposals for a pilot scheme to provide scholarships for teachers of mathematics and the physical sciences:
- Assistant Masters and Mistresses Association.
- Associaton of County Councils.
- Association of Metropolitan Authorities.
- Association of University Teachers.
- Committee of Vice Chancellors and Principals of Universities of the United Kingdom.
- Graduate Teacher Training Registry.
104 - National Association of Head Teachers.
- National Association of Schoolmasters/Union of Women Teachers.
- National Union of Teachers.
- National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education.
- Professional Association of Teachers.
- Secondary Heads Association.
- The University Grants Committee.
In addition, 65 local education authorities have so far responded to our invitation to participate in the scheme through the offer of job guarantees; all but six of these have indicated that they would be willing to offer guarantees. In the light of the comments received we are now considering what further action should be taken.