Rural Schools (Hansard, 10 July 1990)

HC Deb 10 July 1990 vol 176 c176W 176W

§ 16. Mr. Key
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will make a statement about the impact of the national curriculum on small schools in rural areas.

§ Mr. Alan Howarth
Evidence from Her Majesty's inspectorate shows that most schools are making satisfactory or good progress with introducing the national curriculum. HMI has reported no overall difference in standards of implementation between small schools and others.