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Part 2 sets out a series of common-sense measures, including a number which are manifesto commitments. They are all designed to build on the current system and to guarantee minimum standards in which all parents can have the confidence that they and their children deserve. That is why we want new teachers to have or to be working towards qualified teacher status. I was a bit surprised to hear some noble Lords opposite undermining the qualified teacher status that I am proud to have, and that thousands of other teachers are also proud to have. Teaching as a profession is not something that I believe we would want to undermine. As polling over the weekend revealed to us all, the public know well that they are entitled to expect that.