§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans she has to reform procedures for the appointment of head teachers; and if she will make a statement. [29107]
§ Mr. Robin SquireMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has asked the Teacher Training Agency to establish a national professional qualification for headship—NPQH. The Government anticipate that, in time, those being appointed as head teachers will be expected to have gained the NPQH.