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  1. Survey on mathematical ability (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Norman Clarke, Institute of Mathematics, on a survey showing that many school leavers were unable to do simple arithmetic. In two parts. Interviewer not identified (possibly Vivian White).

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  2. Sheila Lawlor on GCSE results (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    In the light of improved GCSE results, the Deputy Director of the Centre for Policy Studies, Sheila Lawlor, claims that standards have in fact declined since the abolition of the O Level. Female interviewer...

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  3. Schools league tables released (1992)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Stephanie West reports on the first school league tables. Education Minister, Baroness Blatch says parents have a right to know how well a child is progressing in relation to the class, the school, the area...

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  4. Ann Taylor on schools league tables (1992)

    Genre
    Interview

    Shadow Education Secretary, Ann Taylor tells Paul Rowley that schools league tables are misleading and should be treated with caution and scepticism.

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  5. John Patten and teacher unions clash (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview; Speech

    Education Secretary, John Patten faces teachers’ unions over controversial National Curriculum tests which may collapse into chaos after a threat of boycott by teachers - excerpt from his speech. National...

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  6. John Patten wants National Curriculum tests to go ahead (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Interview

    Education Secretary, John Patten on controversial National Curriculum tests, which teachers’ union NASUWT and others plan to boycott. Includes excerpt of Patten’s speech at the Association of Teachers...

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  7. Performance-related pay for teachers (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    The National Union of Teachers has voted for a possible nationwide strike over performance-related pay. Labour MP for Hammersmith, Clive Soley says the Government wants to suggest the NUT is irresponsible....

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  8. National curriculum tests (1993)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Parliamentary debate

    Report on Parliamentary debate over controversial national curriculum school tests with a Government climbdown claimed. Commons speeches from Prime Minister John Major; Education Secretary John Patten;...

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