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79231
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Offences against Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 9 June 2014, Official Report, column 63W, on teachers: offences against, what information her Department holds and in what format on cases considered by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Selly Oak more like this
tabling member printed
Steve McCabe more like this
uin 206836 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>From 1 April 2012 to 31 March 2014 the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL) collected the information outlined below at the point of referral only and categorised as follows: state schools; academies and free schools; independent schools; Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS); police and public. At the point a case concluded at a panel hearing, cases were categorised by types of behaviour as follows: finance/dishonesty; drink/drugs related; exam misconduct; inappropriate relationships; inappropriate web access; violence; intolerance and other.</p><p> </p><p>From 1 April 2014 NCTL has continued to collect the source of referral. In addition it now collects information relating to types of behaviour at both the point of referral and the conclusion of the case. NCTL has revised the categorisation in light of experience over its first two years of operation. Categories are now: breach of boundaries and/or trust, bullying, dishonesty, drink/drugs related, exam misconduct, false representation, indecent images of children, intolerance and undermining British values, sexual misconduct, violence, other financial misconduct, other serious criminal behaviour and other.</p><p>Full details of cases that progressed to a hearing where the panel found unacceptable professional conduct, conduct that may bring the profession into disrepute and/or conviction of a relevant offence, are published online at: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?keywords=&amp;publication_filter_option=decisions&amp;topics%5B%5D=schools&amp;departments%5B%5D=national-college-for-teaching-and-leadership&amp;official_document_status=all&amp;world_locations%5B%5D=all" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications?keywords=&amp;publication_filter_option=decisions&amp;topics%5B%5D=schools&amp;departments%5B%5D=national-college-for-teaching-and-leadership&amp;official_document_status=all&amp;world_locations%5B%5D=all</a></p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T13:42:57.1494146Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T13:42:57.1494146Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
298
label Biography information for Steve McCabe more like this
79335
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Dismissal more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many teaching staff were dismissed as a result of unsatisfactory attendance in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 207000 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T12:00:26.5798064Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T12:00:26.5798064Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
79338
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading IGCSE more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make it her policy to retain the international GCSE on school league tables in order to encourage take-up of that qualification. more like this
tabling member constituency Filton and Bradley Stoke more like this
tabling member printed
Jack Lopresti more like this
uin 207008 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>The Government announced on 24 July 2014 that the only English and mathematics qualifications that will count in the 2017 secondary school performance tables will be reformed GCSEs in those subjects or qualifications reformed to meet the same standards and expectations. The decision was taken following advice from Ofqual, the independent regulator, about the specific challenges of the first awards of reformed GCSEs in summer 2017. That advice is published online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.ofqual.gov.uk/news/advice-ministers-performance-tables-2017" target="_blank">www.ofqual.gov.uk/news/advice-ministers-performance-tables-2017</a></p><p> </p><p>The present arrangements for recognising current level 1/level 2 certificates, such as IGCSEs, will end with the introduction of reformed GCSEs in all subjects.</p><p> </p><p>Following the first exams in the new GCSEs, exam boards will be able to propose alternative academic qualifications for inclusion in performance tables. Any such qualifications will need to be accredited by Ofqual and be at least as demanding as and share key characteristics with the new GCSEs. New alternative academic qualifications could be recognised in performance tables from 2018.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T11:38:06.6880998Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T11:38:06.6880998Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
3989
label Biography information for Jack Lopresti more like this
79340
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-22more like thismore than 2014-07-22
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Training more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she made for planning purposes of the number of initial teacher training (ITT) places that would be offered by all ITT providers in (a) early years, (b) primary and (c) specialist subjects in 2014-15; and what estimate she has made of the number of people who will take up ITT places in those categories in that period. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff West more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Brennan more like this
uin 206928 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>We use the teacher supply model (TSM) to estimate the optimum number of teacher trainees required to start in any academic year. The TSM models trainees across the primary phase; it does not distinguish between early years, primary specialists and other individual primary courses. A technical description of the TSM is published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-supply-model-a-technical-description" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/teacher-supply-model-a-technical-description</a></p><p>The number of places allocated is not a target and should not be regarded as one. This year, as we do every year, we have over-allocated initial teacher training (ITT) places above the number of required trainees estimated by the TSM. This helps us to ensure we train enough teachers, taking account of the likely level of recruitment in each subject.</p><p>We have published data showing the number of places allocated in each subject. This is published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/initial-teacher-training-allocations-for-academic-year-2014-to-2015" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/statistics/initial-teacher-training-allocations-for-academic-year-2014-to-2015</a></p><p>UCAS has published recruitment information for the 2014/15 academic year by subject. This includes data on primary courses and is published online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.ucas.com/data-analysis/ucas-teacher-training-statistical-releases" target="_blank">www.ucas.com/data-analysis/ucas-teacher-training-statistical-releases</a></p><p>It is important to note that the UCAS Teacher Training scheme is new this year and it is not possible to make a direct comparison with recruitment data from previous years.</p><p>Recruitment figures from the 2013/14 ITT Census are published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-allocations-for-academic-year-2013-to-2014-final" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/initial-teacher-training-allocations-for-academic-year-2013-to-2014-final</a></p><p>We will publish statistics from the census of 2014/15 trainees in November.</p>
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T11:36:44.3829604Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T11:36:44.3829604Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
1400
label Biography information for Kevin Brennan more like this
79031
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Pupil Premium more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish all information her Department has collated on attainment at Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 in all GCSE subjects for all pupils eligible for the pupil premium in maintained schools in the last four years. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, West Derby more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Twigg more like this
uin 206748 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>The Department for Education publishes national, local authority and school level data in relation to disadvantaged pupils (defined as those who attract pupil premium funding) at key stage 2 and key stage 4 in the school performance tables, which are published online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance" target="_blank">www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance</a></p><p>Data covering the last three years is available and shows attainment and progression as well as a comparison with the performance of other pupils.<br><br>A GCSE subject level breakdown is published at school level for all pupils and is available from the school performance tables, published online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance/download_data.html" target="_blank">www.education.gov.uk/schools/performance/download_data.html</a></p><p>This information is not disaggregated further by pupil groups, including disadvantaged pupils, due to the small numbers that would result from such a breakdown. The majority of the data would need to be suppressed to ensure that no individuals could be identified.</p><p>The information requested could only be produced at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T11:31:50.5802698Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T11:31:50.5802698Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
167
label Biography information for Stephen Twigg more like this
79032
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Training more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what audit arrangements apply to schools in receipt of School Direct funding; and what steps her Department takes to ensure that such funding is used only to support teacher trainees. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff West more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Brennan more like this
uin 206762 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>School Direct funding is paid to schools by the Education Funding Agency (EFA) on behalf of the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL). EFA gains assurance on all funding transferred, including the NCTL funds. This is done using external auditors, audits and reviews of statutory annual accounts.</p><p> </p><p>NCTL has a grant funding agreement in place with all grant recipients, including lead schools that deliver School Direct, under which schools are bound to spend funds for the purpose intended, i.e. initial teacher training.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T12:05:40.3257442Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T12:05:40.3257442Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
1400
label Biography information for Kevin Brennan more like this
79033
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Training more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, in which subject areas School Direct places have been relinquished. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff West more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Brennan more like this
uin 206763 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>This year, as we have done every year, we allocated more initial teacher training (ITT) places than the number of required trainees estimated by the teacher supply model to take account of the likely level of recruitment in each subject.</p><p> </p><p>As is normal, both lead schools and ITT providers have relinquished places since our initial allocation. Lead schools have relinquished places to train teachers in all subject areas with the exception of applied science.</p><p> </p><p>This is based on an analysis of our records using data extracted on 22 July 2014. We intend to publish full detail of the final allocations for the 2014/15 academic year in the coming months.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T12:03:30.8702736Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T12:03:30.8702736Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
1400
label Biography information for Kevin Brennan more like this
79035
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Asbestos more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to reduce levels of asbestos in school buildings. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 206773 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, the employer, either the local authority or the school, has clear responsibilities to manage asbestos containing materials in schools safely. We expect schools to have an asbestos management plan in place and to manage it actively in line with legal requirements.</p><p> </p><p>The Department for Education takes the issue of asbestos management in schools very seriously. Our policy, as in other aspects of school management, is to give schools the support that they need to fulfil their responsibilities effectively.</p><p> </p><p>The Department has set up the Asbestos in Schools Steering Group to raise awareness and promote the effective management of asbestos in schools. We have also published guidance, which is available online at:</p><p><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/asbestos-management-in-schools" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/asbestos-management-in-schools</a></p><p> </p><p>We are currently reviewing our asbestos policy and expect to publish the outcomes in the autumn.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T11:29:10.6957867Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T11:29:10.6957867Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
79036
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Schools: Admissions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many children secured a place at their top-choice school in (a) the UK, (b) Berkshire and (c) Windsor constituency in the latest period for which data is available. more like this
tabling member constituency Windsor more like this
tabling member printed
Adam Afriyie more like this
uin 206723 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>Data on the proportion of children that were made an offer of their first choice school for England was published on 24 June 2014 as part of the Statistical First Release ‘Secondary and primary school applications and offers: 2014’. This is published online at:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-school-applications" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/collections/statistics-school-applications</a></p><p>The latest data is for entry into school in September 2014. Data for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are produced by the devolved administrations.</p><p>The figures for England and the local authorities of West Berkshire and Windsor &amp; Maidenhead are given below. Data is provided by, and broken down as far as, local authority level. Therefore results by parliamentary constituency are not available.</p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="4"><p>Proportion of applicants who received their first choice<br>primary or secondary school place, September 2014 entry</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"> </td><td><p>Primary</p></td><td><p>Secondary</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">England</td><td><p>87.7</p></td><td><p>85.2</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>West Berkshire</p></td><td><p>86.3</p></td><td><p>89.3</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Windsor &amp; Maidenhead</td><td><p>85.1</p></td><td><p>80.5</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="4"><p><em>Based on offers made on respective national offer days</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table>
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T11:53:44.7949909Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T11:53:44.7949909Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
1586
label Biography information for Adam Afriyie more like this
79037
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answering body
Department for Education more like this
answering dept id 60 remove filter
answering dept short name Education more like this
answering dept sort name Education more like this
hansard heading Teachers: Training more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many initial teacher training places originally allocated to School Direct were offered to higher education providers in June 2014; and how many additional places have been allocated to those providers compared to their original allocations. more like this
tabling member constituency Cardiff West more like this
tabling member printed
Kevin Brennan more like this
uin 206810 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-09-01
answer text <p>No places originally allocated to lead schools for School Direct have been offered to higher education providers. Earlier this year, we made a number of places available for those schools that have proven popular with applicants and recruited well. We extended this offer to higher education providers in June.</p><p> </p><p>Since they were initially agreed, we have agreed increases to higher education institution (HEI) allocations for a number of reasons. For example, we allocated more places in physics and mathematics throughout the year and we also allowed transfers between particular subjects. The additional places allocated as a result of our offer in June are just part of changes agreed to HEI allocations. We will publish data showing allocations by university and subject in the autumn.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Yeovil more like this
answering member printed Mr David Laws remove filter
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less than 2014-09-01T12:05:23.8708642Zmore like thismore than 2014-09-01T12:05:23.8708642Z
answering member
1473
label Biography information for Mr David Laws more like this
tabling member
1400
label Biography information for Kevin Brennan more like this