Written question asked by Baroness Blatch (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 July 2003. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Friday, 18 July 2003.

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Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question

Whether they have plans to ask Ofsted to include the provision of science and biology field work as one of the criteria by which it assess the performance of schools. - This is a matter for Ofsted. HM Chief Inspector of Schools, David Bell, will write.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

651 c200WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Curriculum Office for Standards in Education Standards Schools Science Biology Educational visits