Further Education: Qualifications of Lecturers and Principals

HL Deb 06 October 2003 vol 653 c2WA

Lord Addington

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they intend to commence Sections 136 to 138 and 140 of the Education Act 2002 on the qualifications of lecturers and principals in further education. [HL.4579]

Baroness Ashton of Upholland

The new Centre of Excellence in Leadership will pilot the Senior Leadership Qualification, a new professional qualification for college principals, from January 2004. Evaluation of the qualification will begin in the summer of 2004. We will consult on regulations under Section 137 in winter 2004. We will launch a consultation to review further education initial teacher training in November 2003, which will include consideration of the implementation of Sections 136 and 138. Section 140 is [ancillary] to Sections 136 and 138 and will be commenced accordingly.