§ Charlotte AtkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what advice has been issued to local education authorities on involving(a) parents and (b) governors in the development of early years education. [75564]
§ Ms Hodge[holding answer 9 March 1999]: The planning guidance on Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships for 1999–2000 asks Partnerships to ensure that the interests of parents, including those parents in employment, and of maintained schools, including nursery schools, are properly represented in drawing up the Early Years Development and Childcare Plan.
§ Charlotte AtkinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment which local education authorities have submitted their draft Early Years Development Plans to his Department for approval; and how many have been approved. [75563]
§ Ms Hodge[holding answer 9 March 1999]: All local education authorities have submitted Early Years Development and Childcare Plans for approval. I shall shortly announce which have been approved.