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Written question asked by Lord Dholakia (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2002. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002.


Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question
What powers they have to make provision for the assessment of the special educational needs of children living in accommodation centres; and Which subject areas in the national curriculum will not be available to children taught in accommodation centres; and What discussions they have had with the teaching unions on the proposals of the Secretary of State for Education to educate some children seeking asylum in accommodation centres; and What criteria will be used to determine whether a child in an accommodation centre is sufficiently gifted or talented to become an exception to the general intention to exclude children in accommodation centres from mainstream maintained schools or nurseries. [HL 6030] [HL 6031] [HL 6032] [HL 6033].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
640 c96WA; HL 6030
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Children Curriculum Asylum Accommodation centres Education Powers Teachers Special educational needs Trade unions Gifted children