§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has to improve the training provided for senior teachers in order to carry out their duties effectively. [6959]
§ Mr. ForthIn September, my right. hon Friend asked the Teacher Training Agency to develop a professional framework of national standards for teachers, underpinned by qualifications and training. The framework will ensure that teachers' in-service training is more clearly focused. The TTA will, this week, be issuing a consultation paper on standards and a qualification for subject leaders. A copy will be placed in the House of Commons Library. The TTA will consult on standards for expert classroom teachers in the new year.