Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 13 December 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 December 1999. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Monday, 20 December 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 monitoring is undertaken of Fresh Start schools' policies and actions in dealing with children playing truant. - (Holding answer 16 December 1999).

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what monitoring is undertaken of Fresh Start schools' policies and actions in dealing with children playing truant. [102982] Jacqui Smith: [holding answer 16 December 1999]: During all school inspections, inspectors are required to examine schools' policies on attendance and will check that attendance registers are completed accurately. Fresh Start schools are subject to the normal requirements of the school inspection system.

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