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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 January 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 January 2012. It was answered by Nick Gibb (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 February 2012 on behalf of the Department for Education.


Secondary Education: Literacy

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education what measures are in place to ensure that secondary school pupils with literacy difficulties are identified early and receive adequate support; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Primary schools transfer information about each pupil's educational attainment, as well as about any special educational needs, to the pupil's secondary school. It is the responsibility of secondary schools to assess the needs of all pupils when they arrive and to provide them with the support they need to progress.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92401; 539 c744W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Secondary education Literacy
Link
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