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To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of his Department's budget he expects will be spent on (a) schools, (b) under-fives provision and (c) the teaching of A levels or highers in each year from 2005-06 to 2007-08. - Inc tables.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what proportion of his Department's budget he expects will be spent on (a) schools, (b) under-fives provision and (c) the teaching of A levels or highers in each year from 2005-06 to 2007-08. - Inc tables.
Asked by
George Osborne
(Conservative)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
1 December 2004
For answer on
13 December 2004
Answered on
13 December 2004
Mr. George Osborne: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what proportion of his Department's budget he expects
will be spent on (a) schools, (b) under-fives provision and (c) the teaching of A levels or highers in each
year from 2005-06 to 2007-08. [202739]
Mr. Charles Clarke: It is not possible to give a breakdown in precisely these categories. The following table shows the proportion
of the Department's resources I expect to be spent in the areas shown. These figures are based on current planning assumptions and
are, therefore, indicative only and subject to change. They do not include resources within the local government finance settlement.
Percentage
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Under-fives, sure start and 4 5 5
childcare
Schools, excluding schools sixth 31 30 31
forms
School sixth forms and 16-18 13 14 14
provision in further education,
excluding work based training for
young people
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
16-18 provision in further education includes both academic and vocation provision at all levels of the National Qualifications
Framework, and the funding made available in the 2004 Spending Review for 16-18 buildings and facilities.
There is a slight drop in the proportion of my Department's resources that I expect to be spent on schools in 2006/07 followed by a
rise in 2007/08. This is the combined consequence of Differential overall rates of increase in revenue and capital expenditure over
the period Funding from my Department for schools including a higher proportion of capital expenditure than for other sectors.
The remainder of the Department's resources for the period are allocated as follows:
Percentage
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
Children, young people and 4 4 4
families
Further education and skills 19 18 18
Higher education 27 27 27
Activity to support all functions 2 1 1
_________________________________________________________________________________________________.
Subjects
Childcare; Finance; Education; Further education; Higher education; Pre-school education; Schools; Sixth form education; Sure Start programme
Date
13 December 2004
Reference
202739; 428 c831-2W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Asked by
Tony Cunningham
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans there are to increase access to higher education in West Cumbria.
Subjects
Access; Cumbria; Higher education
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c843-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent assessment he has made of the integrity of the results of university examinations. (Failed OPQ).
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent assessment he has made of the integrity of the results of university examinations. (Failed OPQ).
Asked by
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
31 August 2004
For answer on
9 September 2004
Answered on
9 September 2004
Mr. Luff: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what recent assessment he has made of the integrity of the results
of university examinations. [187706]
Mr. Charles Clarke: The Department has made no such assessment. As autonomous, independent bodies, universities are responsible for
ensuring the integrity of their assessment processes and outcomes. Institutions are assisted in this by guidance from the Quality
Assurance Agency, and by independent external examiners who verify the standards of assessments and of the results achieved by
students. The Quality Assurance Agency audits the management of quality in universities, and from this year onwards, the judgements
of External Examiners will be published.
Subjects
Assessments; Degrees; Higher education; Qualifications; Standards; Universities
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c1359-60W;424 c1367-8W; 187706
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Asked by
Anne Campbell
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the effects on the current cohort of university students of the Higher Education Act 2004.
Legislation
Higher Education Act 2004
Subjects
Finance; Fees and charges; Higher education; Students
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c853-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the effects on the current cohort of university students of the Higher Education Act 2004.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the effects on the current cohort of university students of the Higher Education Act 2004.
Asked by
Anne Campbell
(Labour)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
31 August 2004
For answer on
9 September 2004
Answered on
9 September 2004
Legislation
Higher Education Act 2004
Subjects
Finance; Fees and charges; Higher education; Students
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c853-4; 187702
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Access; Cumbria; Higher education
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c843-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Legislation
Higher Education Act 2004
Subjects
Finance; Fees and charges; Higher education; Students
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c853-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans there are to increase access to higher education in West Cumbria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what plans there are to increase access to higher education in West Cumbria.
Asked by
Tony Cunningham
(Labour)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
31 August 2004
For answer on
9 September 2004
Answered on
9 September 2004
Subjects
Access; Cumbria; Higher education
Date
9 September 2004
Reference
424 c843-4; 187694
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the efficacy and efficiency of services provided by his Department to disabled people; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 12 July 2004).
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what assessment he has made of the efficacy and efficiency of services provided by his Department to disabled people; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 12 July 2004).
Asked by
Lord Goodman of Wycombe
(Conservative)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
7 July 2004
For answer on
19 July 2004
Answered on
19 July 2004
Mr. Goodman: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what assessment he has made of the efficacy and efficiency of
services provided by his Department to disabled people; and if he will make a statement. [183253]
Mr. Charles Clarke: [holding answer 12 July 2004]:
The Government are committed to improving the position of disabled people in society and believe that public bodies should take the
lead in promoting equal opportunities. That is why the draft Disability Discrimination Bill extends the DDA to the functions of
public bodies and introduces a duty on public bodies to promote equality for disabled people.
Accordingly, my Department keeps the efficacy and efficiency of services provided to disabled people under constant review. The Sure
Start Unit has published and disseminated guidance and training materials to Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) in
local authorities, which will guide and empower them to support early identification, intervention, develop inclusive early learning
environments and existing service provision. These materials will help them to support children in removing barriers to learning
wherever these exist.
The Children Act Report 2002, published by DfES in June 2003, pulls together the latest information from statistical returns,
inspections and research on social services support for children. This report includes a chapter on support for disabled children
and their families. See the DfES website at http://www. dfes.qov.uk.Ofsted inspections of schools and LEAs include a requirement to
look at and report on the inclusion of children with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities. In addition, Ofsted also
undertake reports on specific themes. It is due to report in September 2004 on the initial impact of the Special Educational Needs
and Disability Act 2001 and will also be reporting at regular intervals on progress being made as a result of the Government's
Strategy for SEN: Removing Barriers to Achievement. Ofsted also has the lead responsibility for inspecting Connexions partnerships.
All Ofsted inspections focus on the experience of young people and evaluate and report on quality and effectiveness of the
partnership. Ofsted's framework for inspection states that they should report on how responsive the partnership is to the range and
diversity of young people in the area. In making their judgments, Ofsted report on the relevance of programmes provided and whether
they provide for the diverse needs of young people within the target age group, taking into account such features as sex, link
ethnicity and disability and ensuring equality and equity. See the Ofsted website at http://www. ofsted.gov.uk.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) provides funding to the higher education institutions and further education
colleges it funds to widen access and improve provision for disabled students. It publishes an annual series of performance
indicators that cover access, progression, retention, research, graduate employment and disability. The allocation of funds reflects
the proportion of students that each institution recruits who are in receipt of the disabled students allowance (DSA). See
"Explanation of how the mainstream disability allocation for 2004-05 is calculated" at http://www.hefce.ac.uk/widen/sldd/
allocat.asp
HEFCE also distributes special initiative funding in support of students with learning difficulties and disabilities. In the current
round, they have funded 54 projects in two strands. Funding for this round of projects began in January 2003 and the programme ends
in December 2005. See HEFCE's "2003-05 Special funding programme: Improving provision for disabled students" at
http://www.hefce.ac.uk/widen/ sldd/fund03-O5.asp
HEFCE also funds the National Disability Team to support projects and provide guidance to the higher education sector on disability
issues and legislation. More details can be found at http://www.natdisteam.ac.uk/
In May 2003 HEFCE published "Project capital round three: invitation to apply for funds". Of the £494 million allocated to
improve capital and IT infrastructure to support learning and teaching, £117 million is allocated to improve provision for
disabled students, in line with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and its extension in the Special Educational Needs and
Disability Act 2001. See http:// www.hefce.ac.uk/pubs/circlets/2004/cl02 04/
In addition, the Department has published guidance on the additional student support that students with disabilities are entitled
to. This guidance ("Bridging the Gap; A guide to the Disabled Students Allowances (DSAs) in higher education") can be downloaded
from http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/students/ stu students with d.shtml.
A review of the administration of disabled students allowances was carried out by SKILL: the National Bureau for Students with
Disabilities at the request of DfES. A summary of SKILL'S findings and recommendations can be found on the Department's website at
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/studentsupport/dsa . shtml
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) published its Annual Equality and Diversity Report for 2002-03 in November 2003, including an
assessment of progress in providing equal access to Further Education and adult learning for disabled people. This publication is
available in electronic form on the LSC's website: www.lsc.gov.uk
Subjects
Access; Disability; Children; Employment; Equality; Finance; Education; Further education; Higher education; Learning disability; Special educational needs; Social services; Students; Department for Education and Skills
Date
19 July 2004
Reference
183253; 424 c86-8W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the cost of recruitment of the Head of the Fair Admissions Taskforce was; and what his (a) salary and (b) other employment costs for the next three years are estimated to be. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 15 July...
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the cost of recruitment of the Head of the Fair Admissions Taskforce was; and what his (a) salary and (b) other employment costs for the next three years are estimated to be. - Inc figure. (Holding answer 15 July...
Asked by
Mark Hoban
(Conservative)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
12 July 2004
For answer on
19 July 2004
Answered on
19 July 2004
Mr. Hoban: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the cost of recruitment of the Head of the Fair Admissions
Taskforce was; and what his (a) salary and (b) other employment costs for the next three years are estimated to be.
[184321]
Mr. Charles Clarke: [holding answer 15 July 2004]: Professor Schwartz receives no remuneration as Chair of the Admissions to
Higher Education Review, other than expenses. There were no costs of recruitment.
As Vice-Chancellor of Brunel University, Professor Schwartz's salary is a matter for Brunel University. All Vice-Chancellors'
salaries are in the public domain, and the THES of 20 February 2004 listed his pay for the year 2002-03 as £174,000.
Subjects
Admissions; Costs; Higher education; Pay; Public appointments; Reviews; Department for Education and Skills; Higher Education Admissions Practices Task Force
Date
19 July 2004
Reference
184321; 424 c92W
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Higher education; Overseas students; Gulf states
Date
29 April 2004
Reference
420 c986-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Asked by
Huw Irranca-Davies
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what measures he is taking to encourage higher education institutions to compete effectively for (a) the market for overseas students and (b) the market for students from the Gulf states.
Subjects
Higher education; Overseas students; Gulf states
Date
29 April 2004
Reference
420 c986-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what measures he is taking to encourage higher education institutions to compete effectively for (a) the market for overseas students and (b) the market for students from the Gulf states.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what measures he is taking to encourage higher education institutions to compete effectively for (a) the market for overseas students and (b) the market for students from the Gulf states.
Asked by
Huw Irranca-Davies
(Labour)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
26 April 2004
For answer on
29 April 2004
Answered on
29 April 2004
Subjects
Higher education; Overseas students; Gulf states
Date
29 April 2004
Reference
420 c986-7; 169205
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Closures; Arts; Finance; Higher education; Engineering; Medicine; Universities; Technology; Science
Date
12 February 2004
Reference
417 c1553-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Higher education; Science
Date
12 February 2004
Reference
417 c1555
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Higher education; Science
Date
12 February 2004
Reference
417 c1554
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Asked by
Brian Iddon
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received on the closure of science departments in universities.
Subjects
Closures; Arts; Finance; Higher education; Engineering; Medicine; Universities; Technology; Science
Date
12 February 2004
Reference
417 c1553-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Higher education; Science
Date
12 February 2004
Reference
417 c1554-5
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received on the closure of science departments in universities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what representations he has received on the closure of science departments in universities.
Asked by
Brian Iddon
(Labour)
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
9 February 2004
For answer on
12 February 2004
Answered on
12 February 2004
Subjects
Closures; Arts; Finance; Higher education; Engineering; Medicine; Universities; Technology; Science
Date
12 February 2004
Reference
417 c1553-4; 154514
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Charles Clarke
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for Education and Skills
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Finance; Higher education; Universities; Research
Date
15 January 2004
Reference
416 c946-7
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons