§ 23. Dr. NaysmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what provision he is making for the teaching of physical education in courses of initial teacher training. [127944]
§ Ms Estelle MorrisWe recognise the need to ensure that initial teacher training (ITT) equips trainees with the confidence and skills they need to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum in all the foundation subjects, including PE. We are addressing issues in relation to PE and sport through our wider reforms to improve the quality and flexibility of ITT provision. The Teacher Training Agency is also addressing training in PE and sport as part of its review of the ITT Curriculum and Qualified Teacher Status Standards in DfEE Circular 4/98 "Requirements for Courses of Initial Teacher Training".