HC Deb 26 June 2003 vol 407 c948W
18. Tony Cunningham

To ask the Secretary for Education and Sills what steps he is taking to reduce the workload of teachers in schools. [121712]

Mr. Miliband

The National Agreement, signed by Government, employers and school workforce unions in January, sets out our shared strategy for raising standards and reducing teacher workload. The signatories have now agreed draft changes to the teachers' contract. The first phase of changes, including the removal of administrative and clerical tasks from teachers, will, subject to Parliament, come into force in September. We have also established a National Remodelling Team and a network of LEA facilitators to provide schools with practical advice and support in implementing the Agreement.