§ Mr. GorrieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many practising secondary school English teachers are members of the Higher Still English Development Group. [19807]
§ Mr. WilsonThe current Higher Still reference group for English and Communication comprises 8 members, 2 of whom are practising English teachers, with the other members drawn from secondary, further and higher education, Her Majesty's Inspectorate and the Higher Still Development Unit.
§ Mr. GorrieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the administrative arrangements for Higher Still in English and Communications. [19803]
§ Mr. WilsonThe Arrangements documents for Higher Still English and Communication, as for other subjects, were issued earlier this year, following an extensive consultation process with the teaching profession. Partnership with the profession has been a key factor throughout the development of the Higher Still Programme and this is continuing as we work towards successful implementation.