§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the outcome of the review which her Department requested local education authorities to make concerning their record-keeping procedures relating to schoolchildren; and what steps she intends taking to minimise the secrecy of such records for the parents of the children involved.
§ Miss Margaret Jackson:My Department is currently analysing the replies received from local education authorities in response to circular 14/77 which asked them to review arrangements for the school curriculum and which included questions about the content of and access to school records. I intend to publish a summary of the information collected on all the topics listed in the circular, early next year. This will form the basis of consultations within and outside the education service, in the light of which we will consider the need for further action.