Neil Carmichael
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(11 years, 7 months ago)
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Michael Gove
Yes. My hon. Friend makes an important point and we will do everything we can to ensure that the consultation includes not only content but method of assessment and support for teachers.
Neil Carmichael (Stroud) (Con)
I welcome the statement, chiefly because it builds on the English baccalaureate, and also because it reflects the important conclusions of Professor Alison Wolf’s report. However, may I stress the importance of ensuring that further education colleges, universities, sector councils and representatives of business communities are consulted, because their views are pivotal? My right hon. Friend will find that they are also supportive.
Michael Gove
I am grateful to my hon. Friend, whose commitment to the FE sector is well known. He is absolutely right: no reform of examinations at 16 can succeed unless we listen to the best voices in further education.