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Written question asked by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 January 2001. It was answered by Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour) on Thursday, 11 January 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, what recent assessment he has made of the merits of streaming pupils of different abilities.
Answer

Mr. Robathan: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what recent assessment he has made of the merits of streaming pupils of different abilities. [143593] Ms Estelle Morris: Most secondary schools, and a small but increasing proportion of primary schools for their older pupils, set by ability in particular subjects. The balance of evidence supports the effectiveness of this practice in raising standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
360 c627W;360 c628W; 143593
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Schools Teaching methods
Link
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