Clause 2 - Duties in relation to diversity and choice
Education and Inspections Bill
12:00 pm
Frank Cook (Stockton North, Labour)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments:
No. 161, in clause 2, page 2, line 12, after ‘schools’, insert
‘, including a range of provision for children with special education needs’.
No. 178, in clause 2, page 2, line 12, leave out from ‘schools’ to end of line 13 and insert—
‘(b)securing diversity of educational and curriculum provision within schools and colleges;
(c)increasing opportunities for parental and pupil choice; and
(d)value for money.’.
No. 5, in clause 2, page 2, line 13, at end insert
‘and
(c)ensuring the spread of best practice adopted in the best performing schools.
(3B)For the purposes of section 14(3A), “best performing schools” means schools in the first quartile nationally of the value added measure of school performance.’.
No. 88, in clause 2, page 2, line 13, at end insert
‘and
(c)ensuring that at least 10 per cent. of school places are provided by one or more of the following types of school—
(i)foundation school with a foundation;
(ii)academy;
(iii)voluntary-aided or voluntary-controlled school.’.
No. 97, in clause 2, page 2, line 13, at end insert
‘and
(c)ensuring that the education provided in schools in its area shall contribute to social inclusion and community cohesion in that area and promote equality of opportunity and good relations between persons of different racial groups.’.
No. 98, in clause 2, page 2, line 13, at end insert
‘and
(c)ensuring fair access for all pupils in its area to opportunities for education according to their educational needs and wellbeing.’.