HL Deb 08 July 1993 vol 547 cc75-6WA
Lord Brougham and Vaux

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Duke of York's Royal Military School in 1993–94.

Viscount Cranborne

The following key targets have been set for the chief executive of the Duke of York's Royal Military School in 1993–94:

Curriculum

To achieve at least five GCSE passes at grades A to C for 80 per cent. of pupils by August 1993. To achieve 90 per cent. of A-level passes at grades A to E by August 1993. To achieve 35 per cent. of A-level passes at grades A and B by August 1993. To achieve 100 per cent. award rate for BTEC national diploma courses by August 1993.

Pastoral

To list minimum boarding standards for all houses by April 1994. To formulate a policy on extra-curricular activities by July 1993. To formulate a policy on assessing, monitoring and reporting by March 1994.

Finance and Administration

To prepare a five year financial plan to meet per capita goal by October 1993. To maximise efficiency in works property management. To save £150,000 on the school's in year LTC 93 bid by March 1994.

Development

To carry out a pay and conditions review for all school staff by April 1994. To produce and market the school prospectus effectively to the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force by July 1993. To complete preparations for co-education by April 1994.