Debates

Michael Gove calls on the Government to provide funding for state students wishing to take the more rigorous independent International GCSE (IGCSE).  read more »

Michael Gove challenges the Secretary of State over the publication of serious case reviews in child abuse cases.  read more »

Michael Gove condemns exam regulator, Ofqual, for ordering an exam board to make GCSE exams easier with a pass mark of 20 per cent and calls on the Government to let state schools offer the more robust IGSCEs.  read more »

Michael Gove examines the Reyolds defence - which offers a form of qualified privilege to journalists - and asks if the principles of that defence should be made law.  read more »

Michael Gove replies to the Secretary of State's statement on the findings of the Sutherland Inquiry into the failings of this year's national curriculum test process.  read more »

Michael Gove winds up the debate on behalf of the Opposition and condemns the proposed education Bill as more powers for bureaucrats and more bureaucracy.  read more »

Michael Gove calls on the Government to act "swiftly and comprehensively" to make the necessary changes to improve child protection across the country.  read more »

Michael Gove questions the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families on the regime for inspecting child protection.  read more »

Michael Gove welcomes the Government's recognition that change is necessary and calls for fewer and more rigorous tests.  read more »

Michael Gove challenges the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families over cuts to the core funding for the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust.  read more »