Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Department for Education

Oral Answers to Questions

Mary Robinson Excerpts
Monday 20th January 2020

(4 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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This was a pilot scheme rolled out in a number of areas right across the country. With changed representation in County Durham, I imagine that there will be a much stronger voice for County Durham in making sure that it gets things to happen. I look forward to meeting Members of Parliament from County Durham to talk about what opportunities they can deliver for their county.

Mary Robinson Portrait Mary Robinson (Cheadle) (Con)
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Last year, Bramhall High School head Lynne Fox received a Pearson award for her success in turning around the school, which had previously requirement improvement. With some of the top results in the borough under their belt, staff and parents expected a good verdict at the subsequent inspection, just weeks later and so they were stunned when Ofsted found that the school was still requiring improvement. Apparently, this was partly based on a revised view of schools where the duration of level 4 is extended. Hundreds of parents have complained to Ofsted and the head is set to resign. Will the Minister meet me to discuss the implications of the Ofsted inspection changes, and perhaps visit the school to meet the hard-working staff and pupils?

Nick Gibb Portrait Nick Gibb
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Yes, I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the standard of education in that school.