PRIMARY EDUCATION: REPORT

HL Deb 17 February 1992 vol 535 cc41-2WA

Baroness Platt of Writtle

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When the report Curriculum Organisation and Classroom Practice in Primary Schools, written by Professor Robin Alexander, Chief Inspector Mr. Jim Rose and Mr. Chris Woodhead will be circulated to primary schools.

Baroness Denton of Wakefield

Mailing of the report,Curriculum Organisation and Classroom Practice in Primary Schools, to primary schools and other interested bodies began on Wednesday 5th February, and was completed on 11th February. My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Education and Science commends the report as an important contribution to the debate this Government has initiated on raising the standard of education at the crucial primary stage. It will provide an admirable focus for discussion and planning throughout our primary schools. Copies of the report have been placed in the Library and Printed Paper Office.