§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what initiatives are planned by his Department to improve special educational provision in secondary schools.
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§ Mr. ButcherSpecial educational provision in secondary schools is primarily a responsibility of LEAs. The introduction of the national curriculum is a major initiative which will enable LEAs and schools to improve educational provision for all children, not least those who require special educational provision. The in-service training of teachers in ordinary schools with a designated responsibility for pupils with special educational needs is a national priority area in the Department's local education authority training grants scheme.