Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 69741
Literature: Education
Tabled: 22 July 2025
Answered: 2 September 2025
Named DayQuestion
Sir John Hayes
Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the level of teaching of the canon of English literature in (a) primary and (b) secondary schools.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellThe national curriculum for English aims to ensure an appreciate of our rich and varied literary heritage. It encourages pupils to read a range of books, poems, and plays to foster the development of a lifelong love of literature.Maintained schools must f...
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