Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 November 2003. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Monday, 17 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what steps he has taken to ensure that teachers without formal qualifications in (a) mathematics, (b) science and (c) English receive professional development to teach these subjects.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what steps he has taken to ensure that teachers without formal qualifications in (a) mathematics, (b) science and (c) English receive professional development to teach these subjects. [138537] Mr. Miliband: Through the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies, the Government are already offering comprehensive support and training for the teaching of English and maths in primary schools. The Key Stage 3 Strategy provides similar support for subject knowledge and professional development for teachers teaching English, maths and science in secondary schools.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 138537; 413 c561W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: English language Qualifications Primary education Teachers Training Secondary education Science Mathematics
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk