HC Deb 15 October 2001 vol 372 c989W
Stephen Hesford

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what plans she has to review the 14 to 19 curriculum. [6730]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

On 5 September, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State published the White Paper "Schools: Achieving Success" which makes it clear that we want to begin a debate about the best way to create a coherent phase for 14–19 education. The issues and our proposals will be set out in a consultation paper that will includeHow to increase choice for young people from the age of 14, so that their individual aptitudes, abilities and preferences can be met; How to encourage all young people to stay in education and training beyond 16 and; How to ensure—and where desirable extend—breadth in the post-16 academic curriculum.