§ Mr. Peter BottomleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is his policy on the appointment of school heads without the use of inspectors' reports.
§ Mr. EggarThe selection of head teachers is a matter for local education authorities and governing bodies in schools without delegated budgets, and for governing bodies, after considering any advice from the chief education officer, in schools with delegated budgets. In reaching decisions the Government would expect LEAs and schools to take account of all relevant considerations.