Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 March 2025. It was answered by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Friday, 7 March 2025 on behalf of the Department for Education.
Classics: State Education
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to support the teaching of ancient Greek in state schools.
- Answer
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The study of ancient languages can teach us valuable lessons in history, politics and art that are still relevant today. It helps students understand the evolution of language and gives them the chance to study and analyse ancient texts that provide valuable insights into important questions for the twenty first century.
All schools are free to include Latin, ancient Greek and classics as part of their curriculum. The department has been working with classics organisations to ensure that schools are aware of the free support available to them to help to teach classics and ancient languages. We will be signposting this support on the department's Education Hub shortly. The Education Hub can be accessed here: https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 33853
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Languages State education Classics
- Link
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- 2025-09-05 20:56:25 +0100
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