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45855

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans he has to ensure long-term capital funding for sixth form colleges.
tabling member constituency	Cambridge
tabling member printed	Dr Julian Huppert
uin	194366
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>The 2013 Spending Round confirmed the levels of capital funding that the Department for Education will receive between 2015 and 2021. This settlement will enable the Department to develop a long-term approach, allowing us to consider making allocations over a number of years, which would help schools, sixth-form colleges and their responsible bodies to plan with greater confidence.</p><p>I am clear that in future years our funding should be better targeted to where it is most needed, and it is for this reason that the Department is currently collecting up to date information on the condition of school buildings, including sixth-form colleges, through a comprehensive survey. This survey is due to be completed by the summer and it is our intention that the results will be used to inform the allocation of capital maintenance funding from 2015-16.</p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
tabling member	3931 label Biography information for Dr Julian Huppert

45883

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many graduates have entered teaching since 2007 in (a) Brigg and Goole constituency and (b) England and Wales.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	194487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>The Department for Education does not hold data for the number of graduates entering teaching within Brigg and Goole constituency as data is not collected on graduates entering teaching at the constituency level.</p><p>The numbers of graduates entering teaching since 2007 in England is published in Sector Level Reports found on the National College for Teaching and Leadership website:</p><p><a href="http://dataprovision.education.gov.uk/public/page.htm?to-page=publicOpencmsStaticPage&amp;cms-page-id=tta-public/en/publicAdditionalReports/sectorLevelReports.html" target="_blank">http://dataprovision.education.gov.uk/public/page.htm?to-page=publicOpencmsStaticPage&amp;cms-page-id=tta-public/en/publicAdditionalReports/sectorLevelReports.html</a></p><p>A summary of this information can be found in Table 1.</p><p>The Department does not hold data for the number of graduates entering teaching within Wales as education in Wales is a devolved matter for the Welsh Government.</p><p> </p><p>Table 1: Number of trainees awarded qualified teaching status (QTS) in teaching employment within 6 months, by academic year, in England.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Academic Year</p></td><td><p>Number of teachers</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011/12[1]</p></td><td><p>27,570</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010/11</p></td><td><p>26,546</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009/10</p></td><td><p>27,976</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008/09[2]</p></td><td><p>21,692</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007/08<sup>2</sup></p></td><td><p>21,839</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006/07<sup>2</sup></p></td><td><p>22,177</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>[1] Figures for 2011/12 have been rounded to the nearest 10</p><p>[2] Employment based initial teacher training (EBITT) figures are not included</p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

45884

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of cancer awareness education in schools.
tabling member constituency	Eastleigh
tabling member printed	Mr Michael Thornton
uin	194491
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>Cancer awareness is important for all young people. However, I do not believe that there should be a statutory requirement for it to be taught in schools. The Government aims to reduce prescription throughout the education system, and trusts schools to provide what is best for their students. The Department for Education does not collect data on this topic.</p><p>Schools are free to teach cancer awareness when it is relevant to the national curriculum. For example, the science curriculum requires pupils to learn about the effects of drugs on their bodies, and the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle is included in the requirements for physical education. In design and technology, schools may highlight the importance of nutrition and a healthy diet. Schools may include cancer awareness as part of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, using suitable resources from relevant organisations. The PSHE Association has produced a suggested programme of study as guidance for teachers, and continues to highlight other sources of expertise.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss grouped question UIN 194325 194537 question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4273 label Biography information for Mr Mike Thornton

45885

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will make cancer awareness education a statutory requirement in schools.
tabling member constituency	Eastleigh
tabling member printed	Mr Michael Thornton
uin	194325
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>Cancer awareness is important for all young people. However, I do not believe that there should be a statutory requirement for it to be taught in schools. The Government aims to reduce prescription throughout the education system, and trusts schools to provide what is best for their students. The Department for Education does not collect data on this topic.</p><p>Schools are free to teach cancer awareness when it is relevant to the national curriculum. For example, the science curriculum requires pupils to learn about the effects of drugs on their bodies, and the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle is included in the requirements for physical education. In design and technology, schools may highlight the importance of nutrition and a healthy diet. Schools may include cancer awareness as part of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, using suitable resources from relevant organisations. The PSHE Association has produced a suggested programme of study as guidance for teachers, and continues to highlight other sources of expertise.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss grouped question UIN 194491 194537 question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4273 label Biography information for Mr Mike Thornton

46079

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what reports he has received about teaching standards and education at Ad-Deen Primary School, Ilford; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Ilford South
tabling member printed	Mike Gapes
uin	194388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>The last report received by the Secretary of State for Education relating to teaching standards and education at Ad-Deen Primary School was from Ofsted following their inspection of the school on 19-20 January 2011. This judged the school to be satisfactory for curriculum, teaching and assessment.</p> answering member constituency Yeovil answering member printed Mr David Laws question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1473 label Biography information for Mr David Laws
tabling member	184 label Biography information for Mike Gapes

46080

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress has been made on implementing the early help recommendation of the Munro Review.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	194392
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>In respect of Professor Munro's recommendation on introducing a duty to secure provision of early help services, the Government has concluded there is sufficient legislation in place to deliver early help services to children and families. The Department for Education will continue to work with sector partners to reinforce existing legislation and understand how early help offers in local areas can be improved.</p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

46081

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which establishments are being investigated in relation to historical abuse by Jimmy Savile.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	194393
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Education's statement to the House of 27 March provided a list of children's homes and schools that are mentioned in the information passed to the Department for Education, and which are now being investigated. The statement is available at:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm140327/wmstext/140327m0001.htm#14032769000024" target="_blank">http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201314/cmhansrd/cm140327/wmstext/140327m0001.htm#14032769000024</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton

46082

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps he is taking to increase freedoms for special schools to design their own curriculum.
tabling member constituency	Torbay
tabling member printed	Mr Adrian Sanders
uin	194569
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>The new national curriculum, to be taught from September 2014, sets out only the essential knowledge that all children should acquire, and leaves teachers to decide how to teach this most effectively and to design a wider school curriculum that best meets the needs of their pupils.</p><p>For all pupils with special educational needs (SEN), including those who attend special schools, lessons should be planned to ensure that there are no barriers to achievement. In many cases, such planning will mean that these pupils will be able to study the full national curriculum.</p><p>The SEN Code of Practice includes statutory guidance on identifying and supporting pupils with SEN and adapting teaching approaches to ensure they have access to the same opportunities as their peers.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	237 label Biography information for Mr Adrian Sanders

46084

registered interest
date	31/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if he will include cancer awareness education as part of the national curriculum in personal, social and health education.
tabling member constituency	Morecambe and Lunesdale
tabling member printed	David Morris
uin	194537
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>Cancer awareness is important for all young people. However, I do not believe that there should be a statutory requirement for it to be taught in schools. The Government aims to reduce prescription throughout the education system, and trusts schools to provide what is best for their students. The Department for Education does not collect data on this topic.</p><p>Schools are free to teach cancer awareness when it is relevant to the national curriculum. For example, the science curriculum requires pupils to learn about the effects of drugs on their bodies, and the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle is included in the requirements for physical education. In design and technology, schools may highlight the importance of nutrition and a healthy diet. Schools may include cancer awareness as part of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education, using suitable resources from relevant organisations. The PSHE Association has produced a suggested programme of study as guidance for teachers, and continues to highlight other sources of expertise.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Norfolk answering member printed Elizabeth Truss grouped question UIN 194325 194491 question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 4097 label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss
tabling member	4135 label Biography information for David Morris

45536

registered interest
date	27/03/2014
answering body	Department for Education
answering dept id	60
answering dept short name	Education
answering dept sort name	Education
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many serious case reviews have been (a) commissioned and (b) published since June 2010.
tabling member constituency	East Worthing and Shoreham
tabling member printed	Tim Loughton
uin	194098
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2014 answer text <p>302 serious case reviews (SCRs) have been commissioned by local safeguarding children boards (LSCBs) and notified to the Department for Education since June 2010. 114 have been published.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p>Serious case reviews</p><p>commissioned</p></td><td><p>Serious case reviews</p><p>published<sup><sup>[1]</sup></sup></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>10 June 2010 to 31 March 2011</p></td><td><p>52</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1 April 2011 to 31 March 2012</p></td><td><p>55</p></td><td><p>12</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1 April 2012 to 31 March 2013</p></td><td><p>81</p></td><td><p>31</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>1 April 2013 to 31 March 2014</p></td><td><p>114</p></td><td><p>71</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>302</p></td><td><p>114</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>136 SCRs are currently in progress. 30 SCRs have been notified as not for publication due to compelling reasons related to the welfare of the children directly related to these cases.</p><p> </p><p>22 SCRs have been completed and have not yet been published due to outstanding police investigations, criminal proceedings and welfare issues.</p><p> </p><p>We have set up a national panel of independent experts who will advise and challenge LSCBs on any case where an LSCB has concerns about the publication of an SCR report and/or intends not to publish an SCR report.</p><p> </p><p>[1] Overview reports only. These figures do not include executive summaries published during this period.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Crewe and Nantwich answering member printed Mr Edward Timpson question first answered 03/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1605 label Biography information for Edward Timpson
tabling member	114 label Biography information for Tim Loughton