Written question asked by Lord Blunkett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 October 1996. It was answered by Robin Squire (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 October 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What was the average unit cost per pupil for provision in (a) nursery schools, (b) nursery classes in primary schools, (c) reception classes in primary schools (d) and playgroups, at the latest date for which figures are available. - Table given for 1994-95 and that comparable data for playgroups are not collected centrally.

Answer: Mr. Blunkett: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what was the average unit cost per pupil for provision in (a) nursery schools, (b) nursery classes in primary schools, (c) reception classes in primary schools (d) and playgroups, at the latest date for which figures are available. [40537] Mr. Squire: The average unit cost per full-time equivalent pupil in 1994-95 for those categories of under fives' provision for which estimates are available nationally are as follows: 1994-95 estimates for England _________________________________________________________________________________________________. £ Nursery schools 3,500 Nursery classes in primary schools 2,880 Primary classes (including under 5s) 1,640 Average 2,150 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Comparable data for playgroups are not collected centrally.

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