§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of handicapped young people continue in post-16 full-time education.
§ Sir Keith JosephThe information requested is not available. However, in January 1983, the following proportions of pupils continued their education in special schools in England:
Ages at 31 August 1982 16 years 17 years 18 years* Percentages of pupils in special schools staying-on over the compulsory school leaving age 27.4 14.2 12.1 * Including some 19-year-olds.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many handicapped young people over the age of 16 years are in full-time education.
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§ Sir Keith JosephIn January 1983, there were 8,281 handicapped pupils over the compulsory school leaving age in special schools in England. Information on the number of handicapped pupils over school leaving age in schools other than special schools or in further education is not available.