Secondary Schools (Child Guidance)

HC Deb 17 November 1966 vol 736 cc161-2W

79. Mr. Cant

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science whether he will issue a circular to encourage local education authorities to appoint trained counsellors and child guidance officers in secondary schools.

trial Classification represented by these categories.

Mr. Darling

The following is the information:

Mr. Redhead

No. The use of specially trained counsellors has not been proved to be the best method of providing guidance and advice.