HC Deb 07 November 1996 vol 284 c676W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will list the number, percentage and type of schools involved in the development of GNVQ programmes in secondary education in Northern Ireland and the range of subject areas involved. [1691]

Mr. Ancram

The number and percentage of schools involved in the delivery of full GNVQs in Northern Ireland were as follows:

  • 1992–93: 6 (2.5 per cent.)
  • 1993–94: 65 (28 per cent.)
  • 1994–95: 86 (36.6 per cent.)
  • 1995–96: Not available
  • 1996–97: Not available.

The number of schools involved in piloting part 1 GNVQ were:

  • 1995–96: 9 (3.9 per cent.)
  • 1996–97: 15 (6.4 per cent.)

The range of subject areas offered for full GNVQs are:

  • Art and Design1
  • Built Environment
  • Business2
  • Health and Social Care2
  • Hospitality and Catering
  • Information Technology1
  • Leisure and Tourism1
  • Manufacturing Science2
  • 1 Also offered as part I from September 1995.
  • 2 Also offered as part I from September 1996.