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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Teaching and Learning in Schools

Monday 11 March 2024 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Steve Tuckwell asked about steps to improve teaching and learning in schools.
  • The Minister highlighted that nine and 10-year-olds in England are fourth best in the world for reading.
  • The Minister congratulated Ruislip High School and Hillingdon Council's children's services team for their outstanding ratings.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Steve Tuckwell
Education
Context

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Question

What steps her Department is taking to help improve teaching and learning in schools.

Answer from Damian Hinds

Great teaching is truly transformational in children's lives. Thanks to our brilliant teachers, and the focus on high standards in the curriculum, attendance and behaviour, nine and 10-year-olds in England are now the fourth best in the world for reading.

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How: Thanks To Our Brilliant Teachers, Focus On High Standards

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Q2 Steve Tuckwell
Education
Context

In Uxbridge and South Ruislip, children in English schools are the best readers in the western world due to Government efforts. This has led to outstanding or good Ofsted ratings.

Question

Will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating the team at Ruislip High School and the children's services team at Hillingdon Council on their recent outstanding ratings, and will he pledge to work with me to ensure that children across Uxbridge and South Ruislip have the best possible education?

Answer from Damian Hinds

I join my hon. Friend in congratulating Ruislip High School and Hillingdon Council's children's services team. Nearly 90% of schools in Uxbridge and South Ruislip are now rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, up from under 70% in 2010, following the great work of teachers and our relentless focus on improving school standards.

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Not addressed: Pledge to work together

How: Join My Hon. Friend In Congratulating

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