Communication Skills in Schools (Hansard, 30 June 1997)

HL Deb 30 June 1997 vol 581 c10WA 10WA

Lord Lucas
asked Her Majesty's Government:
How they intend to promote the teaching of communication skills in schools.

§ Baroness Blackstone
The National curriculum will continue as the main vehicle for developing communication skills pre-16. A communications unit (module) is mandatory in Part One GNVQ, currently available on a pilot basis in some schools for 14–16 year-olds.