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Written question asked by Doug Naysmith (Labour) on Thursday, 15 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 April 1999. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 29 April 1999 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.


Dept for Education and Employment

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, What criteria will apply to obtaining access to a learning mentor. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Dr. Naysmith: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what criteria will apply to obtaining access to a learning mentor. [81550] Ms Estelle Morris: From September 1999, each secondary school pupil in the designated areas will have access to Learning Mentors, based in schools. Learning Mentors will be available to all who need them and will devote the majority of their time to individuals needing extra support in order to realise their full potential. We will be agreeing the detailed arrangements for deploying mentors with the relevant local education authorities in partnership with their schools.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
81550; 330 c236W;330 c231W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Education Local education authorities Secondary education Learning mentors