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Written question asked by Ashok Kumar (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 December 2001. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Monday, 10 December 2001 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.


Dept for Education and Skills

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what role learning mentors play in supporting gifted and talented students.
Answer

Dr. Kumar: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what role learning mentors play in supporting gifted and talented students. [21815] Mr. Timms: Learning Mentors can help gifted and talented students to overcome barriers to learning, such as bullying, truancy or disaffection. We encourage partnerships to ensure that the different strands of Excellence in Cities are mutually supportive.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
376 c644W; 21815
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Discipline Schools Vocational guidance Gifted children Excellence in cities Learning mentors
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk