§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if there have been any reports from Her Majesty's Inspectorate about the level of achievement of West Indian children in State schools.
§ Dr. BoysonHer Majesty's Inspectorate has issued two reports during the last year on the school experiences of ethnic minority pupils, including those of West Indian origin. A report on 14 schools for the moderately educationally subnormal—ESN(M)—and for maladjusted pupils was issued, as is usual with issued reports, in78W confidence to participating local education authorities and schools. A report on aspects of organisation and curriculum in seven multi-ethnic comprehensive schools was issued to participating local education authorities and schools, without the normal restrictive rubric, so that they may use it more widely if they wish.
§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if, in the light of the Rampton report, he will provide resources for community schools which are providing additional tuition to improve the attainment of West Indian children.
§ Dr. BoysonIt is for local education authorities to decide whether to support the work of community groups giving tuition which is additional to provision made in maintained schools.