LONDON CHALLENGE AND FIELD VISITS

Early day motion 1149, tabled 15 March 2007 by Andrew Love (Labour). Signed by 30 members.

That this House acknowledges the important role of the London Challenge in increasing educational attainment across London; notes that the number of secondary schools with more than 55 per cent. of their students achieving five or more A*-C grades at GCSE increased from 142 to 195 between 2001 and 2006; welcomes the fact that GCSE results in the five key boroughs improved on average by eight percentage points (over twice the national average); congratulates head teachers, teachers and pupils on their hard work; particularly welcomes the London Student Pledge, which offers all pupils in London the opportunity of an educational visit or overnight stay; notes that as a direct result nine out of 10 schools, or more than 24,000 pupils, have been able to enjoy education outside the classroom; notes the very positive impact of these visits on learning, personal development and families; and congratulates the Field Studies Council in successfully co-ordinating the field visits aspect of the London Challenge.

Signatures by party: Labour 21, Liberal Democrat 8, Respect 1.