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Written question asked by Mark Menzies (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2015 (named day). It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 July 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Mathematics and Physics: Teachers

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure high standards of teaching in maths and physics.

Answer

Our reforms to the curriculum and qualifications are raising standards in mathematics and science. In March 2015 the Prime Minister announced £67m of funding to train an additional 2,500 science and maths teachers and provide subject knowledge enhancement courses for a further 15,000 teachers over the next five years.

Our network of 34 Maths Hubs is helping to improve mathematics teaching through exchanges with Shanghai and the use of high-quality textbooks. The National Science Learning Network and the Stimulating Physics Network are providing high quality training to teachers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
901106
Session
2015-16
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Standards Teachers Mathematics Physics
Link
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