All 1 Debates between Lord Quirk and Lord Winston

Schools: Curriculum

Debate between Lord Quirk and Lord Winston
Wednesday 20th June 2012

(12 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Winston Portrait Lord Winston
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The Government are to be congratulated—

Lord Quirk Portrait Lord Quirk
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Given the centrality of English in the whole of education, is the Minister aware that many in the profession are delighted with the steps taken to create a key stages 1 and 2 curriculum that meets our present and future needs? Can he therefore assure us that the Government will do their utmost to ensure the enthusiasm and competence of the teaching body to deliver this most promising curriculum?