Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Philip Dunne and Damian Hinds

Monday 10th September 2018 Commons Chamber

[Damian Hinds]

I do not agree with that. Ofsted does a very worthwhile and high-quality job, which is reflected in the fact that, for parents, Ofsted reports are the second most significant piece of information about schools, after only location. People trust the judgments that they get from Ofsted, and it is the only body that is in a position to make an overall judgment on the quality and breadth of education, alongside the results.

[Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con)]

12. What recent steps his Department has taken to increase the take-up of STEM subjects.