Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Monday, 15 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, how many local education authorities in England have a policy of using managed moves as an alternative to permanent exclusion.

Answer: Mr. Willis: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many local education authorities in England have a policy of using managed moves as an alternative to permanent exclusion. [196945] Mr. Stephen Twigg: This information is not held centrally. I do know, however, that many local education authorities have adopted this policy, and find it most successful for pupils when appropriate support, both financial and otherwise, is provided.

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