HC Deb 14 May 1985 vol 79 c100W
52. Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information is available to his Department as to the numbers of school-phobic children and the facilities available for these children; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Dunn

The Department does not collect information about the incidence of so-called school phobia. Local education authorities are responsible for monitoring school attendance and devising strategies for dealing with non-attendance. In doing so they have access to a wide variety of educational and psychological expertise, including the education welfare service, the schools psychological service and child guidance clinics.