HC Deb 07 January 2004 vol 416 c370W
Mr. Hoban

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) what discussions he has had with the Chief Inspector of Schools about measuring effective leadership and management in schools; and what actions were taken as a consequence; [144906]

(2) what discussions he has had with the Chief Inspector of Schools about measures to improve the performance of schools, where that performance is assessed as being adequate; [144907]

(3) what discussions he has had with the Chief Inspector of Schools on (a) the consistency of reports on particular schools and their staff and (b) the grading of schools; [144909]

(4) what discussions he has had with the Chief Inspector of Schools concerning the number of (a) schools, (b) teachers and (c) lessons rated satisfactory; and what the consequences of these discussions were. [144910]

Mr. Miliband

My right hon. Friend has frequent discussions with HM Chief Inspector of Schools, David Bell, about a range of matters relating to standards in schools.