§ Dr. Kim HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if qualified professional teachers will be paid extra money for providing support and back-up for licensed teachers.
§ Mrs. RumboldIt will be for local education authorities to consider whether to exercise for this purpose any of the discretions available to them under the school teachers' pay and conditions document.
§ Dr. Kim HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what support and back-up will be provided for licensed teachers; and what provision will be made for the help, advice and time of qualified, professional teachers.
§ Mr. Alan HowarthIt is for the local education authority and school governing body to ensure that appropriate support and training are provided for licensed teachers and that qualified staff are available to offer advice and guidance.
Training and associated costs for licensed teachers, including the provision of supply cover for a mentor teacher, are eligible for grant support under the local education authority training grants scheme.