HC Deb 26 January 1987 vol 109 cc64-5W
1976. Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if he will publish in the Official Report the number of Her Majesty's inspectors' reports on secondary schools in Wales published in (a) 1975 and (b) 1976 which included specific reference to the teaching of geography separately distinguishing those containing sketch maps and those which do not;

(2) if he will publish in the Official Report the number of Her Majesty's inspectors' reports on secondary schools in Wales published in (a) 1975 and (b) 1976, in which specific reference was made to the role in the curriculum of (i) road safety, (ii) fire safety and (iii) health education;

(3) if he will publish in the Official Report the number of Her Majesty's inspectors' reports on secondary schools in Wales published in (a) 1975 and (b)

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Reports by HMI were not published prior to 1983. The number of HMI reports prepared on secondary schools in 1975 was 10, and in 1976 was eight. These reports sought to cover all aspects of the curriculum of the schools concerned.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will arrange for Her Majesty's inspectors' reports on schools to include more visual material such as maps and diagrams where this would aid understanding.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Reports by HMI sometimes include diagrams illustrating the layout of the facilities where this is likely to assist the reader. I have no evidence that wider use of illustrative material is felt to be necessary.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales, if he will arrange for the name of Her Majesty's inspector's producing reports on schools in Wales to be included in those reports.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

No. Since all reports by Her Majesty's Inspectors in Wales give the corporate view of the inspectorate it would not be appropriate to name individuals.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will identify the schools examined in the report by Her Majesty's inspectors on a survey of three recently amalgamated primary schools (West Glamorgan).

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The schools are Cwm primary, Swansea; Blaenymaes primary, Swansea and Gnoll primary, Neath.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many of Her Majesty's inspectors involved in preparing their report on "A Survey of three Recently Amalgamated Primary Schools (West Glamorgan)" have had teaching experience in primary schools.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The actual visits for the survey in question involved four inspectors, two of whom have held teaching posts in primary schools. However, additionally several of Her Majesty's inspectors with local or specialist expertise and responsibilities usually make contributions to the planning of an inspection and the completion of a report.

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