§ Lord Northbourneasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they plan to change the current arrangements in maintained schools for keeping parents informed about the education policy and
114WAin each year since 1992. [HL2808]
- (c)secondary modern schools;
- (d) maintained schools;
- (e) sixth form colleges;
- (f) further education colleges; and
- (g) independent schools
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandThe percentages of all A-level A grades achieved in each sector from 1993–2003 are shown in the table below:
in each year since 1992. [HL2809]
- (c) secondary modern schools;
- (d) maintained schools;
- (e) sixth form colleges;
- (f) further education colleges; and
- (g) independent schools
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandThe percentages of all A-level B grades achieved in each sector from 1993–2003 are shown in the table below:
achievement of the school, governors reports and Ofsted reports. [HL2843]
§ Baroness Ashton of UphollandIn his speech to the North of England Education Conference on 8 January, David Miliband announced that "to supplement the data contained in performance tables, parents also have a right to a broader and deeper understanding of what schools are doing. We think the answer lies in an annual school profile which would replace the annual statutory report to parents and increase flexibility around the school prospectus".
115WAThe Department for Education and Skills (DfES) launched a full public consultation on the concept, content and format of a school profile, including whether it should replace some of the current statutory requirements. The consultation closes on 18 June. The results from the consultation will inform our policy development.
The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) recently conducted a consultation on proposals for changing the arrangements for school inspections, which includes the way Ofsted reports to and involves parents. The proposals are under consideration in the department. A decision will be announed in due course.