Jan. 18 2021
Source Page: National Maritime Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2019 to 2020Found: National Maritime Museum Annual Report and Accounts 2019 to 2020
Flags are a vital part of our local, county and national identity. That’s why, as Chairman of the Flags and Heraldry Committee APPG, I am outraged at the unjustified disqualification by @BBCleicester of the “fox and cinquefoil” entry to the Flag for Leicestershire competition. https://t.co/i9hZrw1wHZ
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that pupils learn about (a) local flags and heraldry and (b) the importance of (i) national, (ii) county and (iii) town symbols.
Answered by Nick Gibb
The reformed curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to be taught local history. The history programmes of study enable pupils to know and understand the history of Britain from its first settlers to the development of the institutions that help to define our national life today.
Although there is no specified requirement to teach about flags, heraldry or symbols, teachers have freedom to include aspects of historical interest relating to their local communities.
History is a foundation subject of the national curriculum and is statutory in local authority maintained schools at Key Stages 1 to 3 (up to age 14). Academies and free schools can choose to use the national curriculum as a benchmark.
In addition, Historic England’s Heritage Schools programme has been funded by the Department for Education since 2012. It supports schools across England, helping children to understand their local historic environment and its significance and to be proud of where they live, as well as providing training for teachers. The Government is investing £817,520 each year from 2016-20 for this programme.
Asked by: Andrew Rosindell (Conservative - Romford)
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that children at school learn local history in relation to their (a) county, (b) town and (c) village.
Answered by Nick Gibb
The reformed curriculum provides opportunities for pupils to be taught local history. The history programmes of study enable pupils to know and understand the history of Britain from its first settlers to the development of the institutions that help to define our national life today.
Although there is no specified requirement to teach about flags, heraldry or symbols, teachers have freedom to include aspects of historical interest relating to their local communities.
History is a foundation subject of the national curriculum and is statutory in local authority maintained schools at Key Stages 1 to 3 (up to age 14). Academies and free schools can choose to use the national curriculum as a benchmark.
In addition, Historic England’s Heritage Schools programme has been funded by the Department for Education since 2012. It supports schools across England, helping children to understand their local historic environment and its significance and to be proud of where they live, as well as providing training for teachers. The Government is investing £817,520 each year from 2016-20 for this programme.
Oral Evidence Feb. 28 2017
Inquiry: Human Rights: Annual review of the work of the FCO inquiryFound: Professor Gaim Kibreab, London South Bank University, Professor Richard Reid, School of Oriental and
Mentions:
1: Lord Soames of Fletching (CON - Life peer) and punctilious duty, dedicated entirely to her people in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and - Speech Link
2: Michael Ellis (CON - Northampton North) However, it was noticed just in time—not by me, I hasten to add, but by one of the experts in heraldry—that - Speech Link
3: Chris Bryant (LAB - Rhondda) , so when I saw them waving their little Union flags, I gently steered Her Majesty towards them. - Speech Link
Found: Flags and Heraldry
Mentions:
1: Henry Smith (CON - Crawley) visit—flags of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom and the overseas territories are flown - Speech Link
2: Lord Lansley (CON - Life peer) Friend has a considerable interest in heraldry as well.Currently the flags of the Commonwealth are flown - Speech Link
Found: The Union Flag and Flags of the United Kingdom