Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Gwilym Jones (Conservative), on Thursday, 14 November 1991, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 41 members in total.

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SEVEN YEAR OLDS TEST RESULTS IN WALES

That this House congratulates the seven year olds of Wales on the results of their tests and applauds the fact that almost 80 per cent. of pupils attained level 2 or above. that within this 13.5 per cent. achieved the highest level, level 3; and notes that the sciences results were particularly encouraging with almost 90 per cent. of pupils achieving the two highest levels, recognises that these results represent an excellent dividend from the Government's significant investment in the development of science at the primary level; compliments the seven year olds' teachers, their schools and local education authorities on working to make the computer-based reporting of these results such a success and above all else pays tribute to the professionalism of the teachers in Wales who not only completed the assessment on time but also provided the data so quickly and efficiently.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

SEVEN YEAR OLDS TEST RESULTS IN WALES (177A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Lord Wigley (primary, Plaid Cymru) and tabled on Monday, 18 November 1991. It has been signed by 2 members in total.

after 'level' insert 'notes with satisfaction that children receiving their education through the medium of the Welsh language achieved even better results;'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

177 

177A1 

Session

1991-92

Subjects

Assessments Primary education Wales

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk