Written question asked by Baroness Blatch (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 April 2002. It was answered by Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) on Tuesday, 30 April 2002.

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Ashton of Upholland, Baroness

Question

If under Clause 2 of the Education Bill a school were to produce proposals to raise standards by exemption from an obligation to provide children: (a) with special educational needs (b) who are behaviourally disordered in the classroom, the Secretary of State could approve such proposals; and, if not, where in the bill are measures to protect such children. [HL 3785].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3785; 634 c94WA

Session

2001-02

Subjects

Children Exemptions Standards Schools Special educational needs Behaviour disorders