§ 19. Helen JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what steps she is taking to improve the attainment of pupils in the early years of secondary education. [14649]
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§ Mr. TimmsOur plans to transform secondary education include a major programme to help schools improve the attainment of all 11 to 14-year-olds. The key stage 3 strategy sets high expectations and challenging targets. It aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom by investing in teachers' professional development. Expenditure on the strategy will be £489 million to 2003–04.