§ Mr. Craigenasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what assessment the Scottish Education Department has made of the open plan system in primary schools in terms of pupil-response, teacher-response and physical costs and requirements.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherReactions to primary schools of open plan design have been reported by HM inspectors of schools as part of their continuous assessment of the quality of education. Most teachers, after initial reservations, appear to enjoy the experience, and pupils seem to welcome the opportunity for contact with more pupils and adults. The same minimum educational area requirements and maximum building costs apply to primary schools with any form of open planning as apply to those with traditional classrooms, and it does not seem necessary to make any distinction between them in these respects.