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Written question asked by Kali Mountford (Labour) on Monday, 26 June 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 June 2006. It was answered by Baroness Hughes of Stretford (Labour) on Thursday, 29 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Every Child Matters

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what progress has been made in implementing the Every Child Matters: Change for Children programme.
Answer

We have made good progress. 863 children’s centres are now operational. We are on track to deliver 2,500 centres by 2008. Over 1,500 schools are offering access to a core menu of extended services, and we are on track to have 2,500 extended schools in place by this September. From April this year £115 million has been available in support of our ‘Youth Matters’ reforms to radically improve opportunities and support for young people.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
80892; 448 c577W
Session
2005-06
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Children Education Children's centres Extended services
Link
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