§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether educational facilities in accommodation centres will have(a) a special educational needs co-ordinator and (b) classroom assistants trained to assist with special educational needs. [76939]
§ Mr. Stephen TwiggThe staffing mix in accommodation centres will mirror as closely as possible that of a typical maintained school. The centres will have sufficient experienced and trained staff to meet the needs of most pupils with SEN.
§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what her estimate is of the number of(a) teachers and (b) classroom assistants that will be required to teach a total of 120 children in Years 1 to 13 in accommodation centres. [76940]
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§ Mr. Stephen TwiggMy right hon. Friend has made no such estimate. She has, however, made clear that the composition of the teaching staff in accommodation centres should mirror as closely as possible that of maintained schools and be appropriate to the needs of the children concerned.
§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills whether children in accommodation centres will be(a) allowed and (b) required to take GCSEs. [76941]
§ Mr. Stephen TwiggThere will be no requirement for children in accommodation centres to take GCSE's. However, if a child has the ability to undertake such an examination, they will be able to do so. Each child will be assessed individually and their progress monitored and recorded throughout their stay.