§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he has any plans to provide incentives to all teachers who have obtained an O-level in additional mathematics, or to make the passing of this examination a requirement for teachers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DunnAll new entrants to intitial teacher training must have attained the standard required to achieve a grade C or above in the GCE O-level examination for mathematics or a grade 1 in the CSE examination. My right hon. Friend does not have plans to stipulate an O- level in additional mathematics as a requirements for entry to teaching or to provide incentives to teachers who possess such a qualification.