Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour) on Monday, 5 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 March 2001. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2001 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, if he will make a statement on trends in numeracy and literacy among children in junior schools in the borough of South Tyneside since 1996. - Including figures.

Answer: Dr. David Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment if he will make a statement on trends in numeracy and literacy among children in junior schools in the borough of South Tyneside since 1996. [152765] Ms Estelle Morris: In the 2000 Key Stage 2 tests, 72 per cent. of South Tyneside's 11-year-olds achieved the expected standard for their age in English, an increase of 16 percentage points since 1996. In mathematics, 74 per cent. of pupils achieved the expected standard, a 21 percentage point increase since 1996. These results are clear evidence of the success of the national literacy and numeracy strategies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 152765; 364 c434-5W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Children Primary education Standards Literacy Basic skills Numeracy South Tyneside
Contains statistics: Yes
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