Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Nick Gibb and Andrew Jones

Monday 17th July 2023 Commons Chamber

[Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)]

I recently visited the impressive National STEM Learning Centre in York and was fortunate enough to be able to observe some of its work. I would be delighted if my right hon. Friend could visit, but in the interim, can she detail what professional support is available for teachers in their continuing professional development?

[Nick Gibb]

We have engaged in an extensive reform of teacher training, introducing what we call the golden thread: a higher level of requirements in initial teacher training and a two-year early career framework for teachers just starting off in their career. Those standards will mean that in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and in all subjects, teachers are better prepared to enter the profession.