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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 October 2015, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 November 2015. It was answered by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 November 2015 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Migration: Education

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that United Kingdom immigration and emigration statistics are studied as part of the core curriculum in schools.

Answer

The national curriculum contains a number of opportunities for pupils to be taught about migration, for example within the History curriculum. As part of a compulsory unit on British history, 11 to 14 year olds may study the social history of migration to, from and within the British Isles.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2927
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Education Migration
Link
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