§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, what progress is being made in implementing the Plowden recommendations concerned with fostering closer relations between parents and schools.
§ Mr. Edward ShortMy Department's survey of parent-teacher relations in primary schools was published in November. The Department has held two national conferences of teachers and parents on this subject, and another will be held this year. From these conferences are emerging local conferences and study groups. The subject also features in current research and development work.