Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 90427
Conspiracy and Disinformation: Education
Tabled: 12 November 2025
Answered: 21 November 2025
Question
Patrick Hurley
Labour — Southport
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of initial teacher training on the ability of teachers to tackle misinformation, disinformation and conspiracy theories in the classroom.
Answer
Georgia GouldThe initial teacher training and early career framework sets out the foundational core content that defines great teaching. This includes anticipating common misconceptions within particular subjects, which is an important aspect of curricular knowledge. ...
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