Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 May 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 21 May 2004. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Friday, 21 May 2004 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, pursuant to his Answer of 17th May 2004, 421 c705W on pre-schools, what plans he has to make a degree qualification essential for teaching under-eights; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills pursuant to his answer of 17 May 2004, Official Report, column 705W, on pre-schools, what plans he has to make a degree qualification essential for teaching under-8s; and if he will make a statement. [175173] Mr. Miliband: All qualified teachers in maintained primary schools or non-maintained special schools will hold a first degree or equivalent qualification. Adults who are not qualified teachers and who do not necessarily have a degree qualification may also teach in such schools in specific circumstances set out in the Education (Specified Work and Registration) (England) Regulations 2003.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 175173; 421 c1239W;421 c1241W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Classroom assistants Eligibility Qualifications Pre-school education Vetting
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk