Mr. Michael J. FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has for future assessment of schools' performance in respect of physical education. [67743]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisOfsted inspections report annually on individual schools' performance and standards in all National Curriculum subjects including physical education. At a national level, Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Schools reports annually to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Education and Employment on schools' compliance with the National Curriculum requirements, including physical education. The Department also publishes annually end of Key Stage 3 National Teacher Assessment results in physical education. There are no plans to change the current arrangements.
Mr. Michael J. FosterTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will(a) include in the review of the National Curriculum the area of physical education and (b) require it to take evidence from sports, health and public order agencies. [67738]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisThe review of the National Curriculum for the year 2000 is looking at all areas of the school curriculum, including physical education. There will be a wide consultation on the revised National Curriculum in the summer. Sports, health and public order agencies—and other individuals including teachers, pupils and parents—will have opportunities then to make any representations on physical education within the school curriculum.