Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Simon Burns (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 12 October 2009 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.
Class Sizes (Chelmsford)
- Question
- What help will be given to schools which, as a result of financial difficulties and possibly going into deficit, are planning to make teachers redundant so as to cut costs, which could adversely affect the size of classes?
- Answer
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The hon. Gentleman knows that the target of class sizes of less than 30 in years 1 and 2 and in reception is a firm target that must be complied with. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will take action if schools do not do that. It is interesting to note that in 1997, 29 per cent. of pupils were in classes of more than 30, which compares with just 2 per cent. today.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 497 c16
- Session
- 2008-09
- Oral question type
- 1st Supplementary
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Class sizes
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