§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what criteria he will use in assessing whether the training requirements of special needs groups are being met by TECs.
§ Mr. EggarEach TEC will set out in its corporate and business plans how it intends to meet the training requirements of groups with special needs. These plans will be subject to my approval and performance against them 163W will be regularly monitored. In addition, the training standards advisory service will be appraising the quality of training provision offered by TECs to people with special training needs.
§ Mr. BlairTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what action has been taken or guidance has been given to TECs to develop special needs training.
§ Mr. EggarTECs have received detailed guidance on the issues that should be addressed in their corporate and business plans, including the provision of training for people with special needs. My Department is also preparing material for TECs to promote good practice and high quality special needs training.