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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Jeff Ennis (Labour). It was answered on Monday, 30 June 2008 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


National Schools Challenge

Question
Many schools in challenging circumstances in Worsley and elsewhere are already offering students a mix of courses, including GCSEs and BTEC vocational courses. How will schools that are adopting that strategy be affected by the national schools challenge? I have concerns about that.
Answer

We intend that the national challenge will give schools the opportunity to assess and diagnose, with expert assistance, the particular issues for each school. They will then be assisted in putting in place a package of support to address those issues. Schools that are trying to provide a wide range of options will get the support they need and BTEC courses will count as part of the challenge.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
478 c580-1 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Curriculum Standards Secondary education Schools Worsley
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk