Regional Schools Commissioners Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Regional Schools Commissioners

Baroness Sharp of Guildford Excerpts
Thursday 14th April 2016

(8 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Nash Portrait Lord Nash
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I agree entirely with the noble Lord about the importance of parents, who provide absolutely vital feedback. Governing bodies will be free to have many, if not a majority, of governors who are parents, and many will continue to do so. But, as I have said, they must be chosen for their skills.

Baroness Sharp of Guildford Portrait Baroness Sharp of Guildford (LD)
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My Lords, could the Minister explain how these arrangements fit in with the new devolution agenda? In particular, will London and Manchester take over responsibility for the regional schools commissioners?