§ Ms. ArmstrongTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) if the three-person inquiry team on primary education will be visiting any primary schools in the course of its inquiry;
(2) what terms of reference have been given to the three-person inquiry team into primary education.
§ Mr. FallonThe terms of reference for the report on primary education, commissioned by my right hon. and learned Friend, are
Taking into account available evidence about the delivery of education in primary schools, to make recommendations about curriculum organisation, teaching methods and classroom practice appropriate for the successful implementation of the National Curriculum, particularly at Key Stage 2.In writing the report, Professor Alexander, Chief Inspector Mr. Rose and Mr. Woodhead will draw on their extensive knowledge of primary education and the national curriculum, including visits to primary schools in connection with their normal responsibilities.