Tougher teacher training - BBC
29 October 2012
Teacher trainees in England are to face tougher tests in English, mathematics and reasoning after the government said it wanted to raise the quality and standing of the profession. Sir Peter comments, "I welcome today's plans to toughen English and maths tests for new teachers. All teachers should have a firm grasp of the basics. Too often the importance of maths, in particular, is underrated. Yet it is increasingly essential in every walk of life." Read the full comment here
