Education

Chris Hinchliff Excerpts

Tuesday 18th November 2025 Written Corrections

The following extract is from the oral statement on Curriculum and Assessment Review on 5 November 2025.

[Chris Hinchliff]

I really welcome the efforts to curtail the excessive examination time that our children are facing. It does not help real learning and is having a big impact on the mental health of the younger generation. What opportunities does the Secretary of State see for introducing more modern approaches to teaching that offer opportunities to learn through play and would provide wider access to education than traditional methods do?