§ 49. Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many colleges of further education provide courses for ESN(M) and ESN(S) students.
§ Mr. MulleyI do not have precise information, but a growing number of local education authorities are making provision of this kind.
§ Mr. Terry Walkerasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if there are any statutory provisions which allow parents the right to refuse a place allocated to their child at an ESN school.
§ Miss Joan LestorSection 36 of the Education Act 1944 imposes a duty on 551W parents to secure that a child receives efficient full-time education suitable to his age, ability and aptitude. They may perform this duty either by accepting a place offered by a local education authority or by making other suitable arrangements for the child.