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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 27 November 2014, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 2014. It was answered by Lord Nash (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 December 2014 on behalf of the Department for Education.


English Language: Education

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve English language education for young asylum seekers in the United Kingdom.

Answer

Education and social care are devolved matters. In England, schools should provide appropriate support for pupils whose first language is not English, including asylum seeking children. Schools are best placed to assess the levels of support required by their pupils, taking into account their age and needs. Unaccompanied asylum seeking children become part of the care system and are entitled to the same support and services from the local authority as other looked-after children.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL3222
Session
2014-15
Subjects
Asylum Education English language Young people
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk