Covid-19: Social Mobility

Debate between Baroness Berridge and Lord Brougham and Vaux

Monday 7th December 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Berridge (Con)]

As I am sure the noble Lord is aware, we have a childhood obesity strategy. Part of the national curriculum is also about food and nutrition. That is compulsory in maintained schools, but can form part of education in academies. There is also now a food and nutrition GCSE, so this is provided for within the school system.

[The Deputy Speaker (Lord Brougham and Vaux) (Con)]

My Lords, the time allowed for this Question has elapsed.

Covid-19: GCSE and A-level Exams

Debate between Baroness Berridge and Lord Brougham and Vaux

Thursday 3rd December 2020 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Berridge (Con)]

My Lords, we are confident that schools—as will be shown when they are inspected by Ofsted, which will not happen until at least the summer term—are delivering a broad and balanced curriculum. The changes and reforms that have been introduced to GCSEs should be knowledge rich, so that students leave with a love of learning and not just exams to help them transition to the next stage.

[The Deputy Speaker (Lord Brougham and Vaux) (Con)]

My Lords, again, the time allowed for the Question has elapsed.