HC Deb 10 December 2001 vol 376 c644W
Dr. Kumar

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what role learning mentors play in supporting gifted and talented students. [21815]

Mr. Timms

Learning Mentors can help gifted and talented students to overcome barriers to learning, such as bullying, truancy or disaffection. We encourage partnerships to ensure that the different strands of Excellence in Cities are mutually supportive.