§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what has been the pupil-teacher ratio in special schools for each year since 1979–80; and what are the projected pupil-teacher ratios until 1987–88.
§ Mr. DunnThe pupil-teacher ratios for maintained and non-maintained special schools — including hospital schools—in England for each year from 1980 to 1984 are as follows:
January of each year Pupil-teacher ratio 1980 7.6 1981 7.6 1982 7.5 1983 7.3 1984 7.1 No projections are available of total teacher numbers or pupil teacher ratios in all special schools including non-maintained schools.
§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of the total school population has been educated in special schools for each year since 1979–80; and what are the projected figures to the year 1987–88.
§ Mr. DunnThe proportion of the total school population in England in January of each year from 1980 to 1984 inclusive, who attended maintained and non-maintained special schools, including hospital schools, was 1.5 per cent. The same percentage is projected for each year up to 1988.