§ Mr. Aitkenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the training facilities for ESN children in the Thanet area; and what help is given to them to find employment.
§ Miss Joan LestorI have been asked to reply.
Education is provided for ESN children at three special schools: St. Anthony's School at Margate, and Stone Bay and Foreland Schools at Broadstairs. Facilities for the training of ESN young people over the age of 16 are provided at the adult training centre at Broadstairs. A local careers officer gives advice to children of school age about their future careers, and assists in finding employment. There is also a careers instructor on the staff of the adult training centre.
§ Mr. Aitkenasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many ESN children are currently on the waiting list for places in schools and training centres in the Thanet area.
§ Miss Joan LestorI have been asked to reply.
251WThere are no children on the waiting lists for day places in ESN schools in the Thanet area. I undertsand it is expected that all ESN (Severe) school leavers in Thanet for whom applications have been made for places in the adult training centre will be admitted by the end of the year.