Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 November 2004. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Monday, 29 November 2004 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, if he will make a statement on the Barnet pilot scheme for personalised learning.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if he will make a statement on the Barnet pilot scheme for personalised learning. [199491] Mr. Miliband: The DfES, working in conjunction with London LEAs, is funding a project to develop an ICT strategy for London which has identified personalised learning--tailoring education to the needs, interests and aptitudes of individual pupils within groups so as to enable them to fulfil their potential--as a key area for further development. As part of that ICT strategy, the Barnet project, supported by the London Grid for Learning, is utilising the broadband infrastructure in place across London and the LGfL services to provide individual access for schools, teachers, and pupils, at appropriate levels, to educational resources and information. This initiative by Barnet is a good example of the way LEAs are working with others to develop effective strategies for raising standards through personalised learning. We look forward to seeing the results of the project, and identifying how the lessons learned can be spread more widely.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 199491; 428 c36W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Computers ICT Education Greater London Pilot schemes Schools Training Teaching methods Barnet
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