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Written question asked by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 February 2006. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 16 February 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Setting

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what guidance her Department has issued regarding setting children by ability in schools.
Answer

We have published case studies, research evidence and, through our National Strategies and Gifted and Talented programmes, issued guidance to schools to help support their own professional judgement when considering a range of ability grouping practices to better meet the learning needs of pupils and ensure their progression.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
442 c2269W;442 c2269W; 51788
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Children Admissions Pupils Standards Schools Teaching methods
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk