HC Deb 01 July 1976 vol 914 c252W
Mr. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list those schools in Scotland where secondary education to the age of 18 years is available for partially and profoundly deaf children.

Mr. McElhone

All the special schools for the deaf can provide secondary education up to age 16. The more able partially deaf children are encouraged to continue up to age 18. Special tuition is provided either at the special school or at ordinary schools where individual tuition if necessary can be organised. These facilities are provided in response to the individual needs and circumstances of the pupils from time to time and it is not possible therefore to list the schools that are involved. The number of profoundly deaf children able to benefit from a full secondary course is so small that it is not practicable to make the provision necessary for them in Scotland. Arrangements are therefore made for them to attend one of two specialised schools in England.