Inspections

Mr. Chaytor
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what plans he has to establish a common framework for inspection of educational institutions catering for the over 16s. [34601]

Dr. Howells
In our consultation paper on lifelong learning, "The Learning Age", we have stated our intention to work with inspectors and providers with a view to harmonising inspection arrangements across schools, further education colleges and LEAs, adult education and training providers.