§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education (1) how many men and how many women aged(a)30 to 40 years, (b)40 to 50 years, (c)50 to 60 years and (d) over 60 years were (i) accepted and (ii) rejected for Ofsted training as team inspectors; and how many in each category were not successful;
(2) how many courses have been organised by Ofsted for the purpose of training potential team inspectors;
265W(3) how many applicants for Ofsted training as team inspectors have (a) been accepted and (b) rejected; and what criteria were used in making these decisions;
(4) if he will publish information concerning the employment categories of those undertaking Ofsted training for potential team inspectors; how many in each category were (a) accepted for training and (b) unsuccessful in being approved as potential team inspectors;
(5) how many people undertaking Ofsted training courses for potential team inspectors have been (a) accepted and (b) rejected; what criteria were used for making these decisions; and what information has been given to unsuccessful trainees about their failure.
§ Mr. Robin SquireThese are matters for Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools, who heads the new independent Office for Standards in Education. I have asked Professor Sutherland to write to the hon. Member.