Archive for January 15th, 2013
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
St Editha’s Church in Tamworth was packed today with family, friends, colleagues and residents there to honour the former Mayor of Tamworth, Cllr Brian Beale, who sadly passed away on Boxing Day.
Prior to the start of the service, both current and former politicians, from across the political divide, formed a guard of honour outside the entrance of the church and when Cllr Beale’s family had entered St Editha’s, the current Mayor of Tamworth, Cllr Tina Clements, headed the procession inside.
Rev Alan Barrett led the congregation in the service of remembrance, which included hymns chosen by Cllr Beale’s family. The service also included fitting tributes for Cllr Beale from his family and Cllr Tina Clements.
Cllr Brian Beale was laid to rest yesterday, Monday 14 January, in Stratford-upon-Avon at a private service for his family and close friends.
Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Tamworth’s MP, Christopher Pincher, has submitted a written question to the Secretary of State for Education on design and technology.
Mr Pincher wrote to ask the Secretary of State for Education if he will take steps to ensure future teaching of design and technology in schools has a focus on manufacturing emphasis.”
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Education and Childcare, Elizabeth Truss MP, replied, “Design and technology is a compulsory National Curriculum subject in schools up to key stage 3. Its “resistant materials” and “systems and control” components are mandatory and young people choose a third component, either textiles or food.
“The first two components enable young people to learn about manufacturing in the context of applying electrical, electronic, mechanical, microprocessor and computer control systems. On 11 June 2012, the Secretary of State for Education, my right hon. Friend Michael Gove, announced that design and technology would continue to be compulsory in the new National Curriculum.
“We are currently considering the content of the revised National Curriculum Programme of Study for design and technology and will consult on a draft shortly.”
