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To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make an assessment of the need for further clarification of the National Literacy Strategy's Framework for Teaching guidance on phonics instruction.

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 November 2003

Reference

135022; 412 c451W;412 c459W

House

House of Commons

Leader of the House of Commons

Supplementary business question on children's reading standards.

Member

John Bercow (Conservative)

Type

Business questions

Date

30 October 2003

Reference

412 c442

House

House of Commons

Leader of the House of Commons

Member

Lord Hain (Labour)

Type

Proceeding contributions

Date

30 October 2003

Reference

412 c442

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will carry out a meta-analysis of the relative effectiveness of (a) analytic and (b) synthetic phonics teaching methods.

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

29 October 2003

Reference

135021; 412 c286W;412 c294W

House

House of Commons

Dept of Health

To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the efficacy of providing tinted spectacle lenses to assist children with reading difficulties; and what plans he has to make them more widely available. - (Holding answer 16 September 2003).

Asked by

Tim Loughton (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of Health

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 October 2003

Reference

130284; 411 c57W;411 c77W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to his Answer of 25th June, 407 c777W, on the Early Literacy Programme, when the Go Karts early literacy support video was withdrawn from use; and for what reasons the video was withdrawn.

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 September 2003

Reference

128544; 410 c545W;410 c551W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how many (a) men and (b) women in (i) the UK and (ii) Sefton lack basic (1) reading, (2) writing and (3) mathematics skills. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Claire Curtis-Thomas (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 July 2003

Reference

124137; 408 c896W;408 c894W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to his Answer of 12th June, Official Report, column 1022W, when he will place in the Library a copy of the Go Karts video of the Early Literacy Support programme. - Ref to 12 June 2003, 406 c1022W.

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 June 2003

Reference

121553; 407 c777W;407 c781W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, pursuant to his Answer of 10th June, 406 c785W, on synthetic appliances, if he will list the international research over the last 30 years on which the teaching of phonics in the National Literary Strategy is based; how many schools...

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

20 June 2003

Reference

119912; 407 c444W;407 c446W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will place in the Library a copy of the Go-Karts video of the Early Literacy Support programme. - Yes, a copy will be placed in Library. (Minister given as Maria Eagle in Hansard. See later question on 25.6.03...

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 June 2003

Reference

117184; 406 c1022W;406 c1026W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the role of synthetic phonics in the National Literacy Strategy Searchlights reading programme; if he will make a statement on his Department's plans to strengthen the role of synthetic phonics within the framework...

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

3 June 2003

For answer on

10 June 2003

Answered on

10 June 2003

Mr. Gibb: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) if he will make a statement on the role of synthetic phonics in the National Literacy Strategy Searchlights reading programme; [117181] (2) if he will make a statement on his Department's plans to strengthen the role of synthetic phonics within the framework of the National Literacy Strategy; [117174] (3) when he plans to publish the report of the recent departmental seminar on phonics, as referred to in the recent Excellence and Enjoyment document; [117177] (4) if he will make a statement on the effectiveness of the Jolly Phonics programme. [117178] Mr. Stephen Twigg: The 2002 Ofsted report of the National Literacy Strategy (NLS) says that: "there has been a marked shift in teachers' understanding of and attitudes towards the place of phonics and spelling." This has contributed to the best primary school results ever. The NLS advocates the `Searchlights' model of reading, and is based on the view that children should be taught to read using synthetic and analytic phonics as well as other strategies such as knowledge of grammar and context. The `Searchlights' model emphasises the central importance of early phonics but also accepts that children will attempt to make sense of a wide range of print and texts in the course of mastering the phonic code and need to be helped to do so efficiently. This is particularly true with English where, because of its linguistic heritage, a significant proportion of words are not phonetically regular. The teaching of phonics in the NLS is based on international research over the last 30 years and on good practice seen in England and other countries. The NLS view is supported by international research such as The National Reading Panel Report commissioned by the US Federal Government, `Teaching to read', in 2000. The Department for Education and Skills held a seminar on 17 March 2003 to review the latest research and effective practice in the teaching of phonics. An independent report on the seminar is being finalised and will shortly be published. We will then respond to that report and set out our plans for further strengthening the teaching of phonics in primary schools. The Jolly Phonics programme has been adopted by a number of schools, and some teachers have found it effective in helping children learn to read. Schools are able to choose from a range of phonics programmes including the NLS programme Progression in Phonics (PiPs). It is up to schools and teachers to decide which programme they consider most effective in meeting the needs of their children. I have today placed a copy of the Early Literacy Support programme video in the Library.

Date

10 June 2003

Reference

406 c785W; 117181;117174;117177;117178

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what percentage of students achieved the expected standard for their age in the Key Stage Two literacy tests between 1998 and 2002. - Inc table.

Asked by

Nick Gibb (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 May 2003

Reference

113075; 405 c557-8W;405 c555-6W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what examples of best practice from other countries in Europe he plans to introduce to enhance Government plans to encourage literacy throughout the UK.

Asked by

Jim Cunningham (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 May 2003

Reference

112451; 405 c180-1W;405 c181W

House

House of Commons

Dept for Culture Media and Sport

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what factors underlie the decision not to include a requirement for access technology for visually-impaired people in the funding for the People's Network and UK online; what plans she has to include it; and if she will make a...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

25 April 2003

For answer on

6 May 2003

Answered on

6 May 2003

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (1) what factors underlie the decision not to include a requirement for access technology for visually-impaired people in the funding for the People's Network and UK online; what plans she has to include it; and if she will make a statement; [110478] (2) if she will make it her policy to ensure that when public money is made available to libraries a proportion of it is allocated to library services and to access to books for visually-impaired people; and if she will make a statement; [110480] (3) what plans she has to ensure that the review of the Public Library Standards of England and Wales will ensure that there are specific requirements for library services to visually-impaired people; [110479] (4) what assessment she has made of the access to reading of visually-impaired people; and what plans she has to assist the charities who work in this field to improve the level of access; [110481] Mr. Caborn: Applications for Capital Modernisation Funding (CMF) to support UK Online centres had to include access provision for those with physical, learning, or sensory disabilities. Successful bidders would have received appropriate equipment. UK Online includes a public libraries element, The People's Network, which is funded by the National Lottery through the New Opportunities Fund, and allows each computer to be configured for those with visual impairments. In addition, 811 packages, made available to online centres, include large keyboards together with magnification and screen reading software, which incorporates voice output for text. The Office of the e-Envoy has also established a Working Group of those in the website design industry to improve accessibility and the Department for Education and Skills is investing significant sums to facilitate the implementation of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Act (SENDA) which will broaden access to education, and educational material. The Copyright (Visually Impaired Persons) Act 2002 removes barriers to obtaining copyright clearance for voluntary bodies and educational establishments working on behalf of the visually impaired. A commencement order is expected to be made shortly. Current Public Library Standards encourage Library Authorities to provide effective, and relevant services reinforced by the creation of local targets which focus on important user groups including those with disabilities. A review of existing Public Library Standards will, of course, include consideration of how the standards should best reflect the needs of the visually impaired and other specialist users. Within the local authority Standard Spending Assessment there is block funding for cultural services, including Public Libraries. In accordance with the policy for local government, outlined in the White Paper "Strong Local Leadership--Quality Public Service", there is no intention to `ring-fence' funds to the public library service. Each local authority must use its own discretion when allocating funds in this area. No formal assessment of access to reading for the visually impaired has been made. The Government are committed to ensuring that disabled people can participate in every aspect of normal life, although, in considering public expenditure, the Government must also take into account a wide range of competing priorities. A number of different Government Departments have an interest in this policy area, and activity is wide and varied, including improving access to books and publications in alternative formats. The Director General of the RNIB has recently written to Government Departments setting out a series of recommendations and actions which he would like to see put in place. A meeting of officials from across Whitehall is planned for mid-May and, it is expected that an announcement of what assistance might be available will follow soon after.

Date

6 May 2003

Reference

404 c610-1W;404 c606-7W; 110478;110480;110479;110481

House

House of Commons

Education (Pupil Information) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2003

SI 2003/1006. (Negative instrument). Coming into force 7 May 2003.

Department

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Statutory instruments

Date

9 April 2003

Reference

SI 2003/1006

House

House of Commons; House of Lords

Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Answered by

Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

643 c134,136

House

House of Lords

Dept for Education and Skills

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what recent programmes have been initiated by his Department to (a) promote early detection of specific ophthalmic conditions in children and (b) monitor their visual development; and what evaluation has been carried out as to the benefits of such programmes;...

Asked by

Jonathan Shaw (Labour)

Answering body

Department for Education and Skills

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

397 c581-3W;397 c579-81W; 88369;88370;88371;88372;88373;88374;88375

House

House of Commons

Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

What changes are being made to the literacy and numeracy strategies in schools.

Asked by

Baroness Blatch (Conservative)

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

643 c134,136

House

House of Lords

Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Answered by

Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour)

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

643 c134,136

House

House of Lords

Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

1st supplementary on increasing the proportion of phonics teaching in teacher training.

Asked by

Baroness Blatch (Conservative)

Oral questions - 1st Supplementary

Status

Answered

Date

14 January 2003

Reference

643 c134,136

House

House of Lords

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