HC Deb 25 November 1992 vol 214 cc698-9W
Dr. Wright

To ask the Secretary of State for Education what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of annual parents' meetings; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Forth

Annual parents' meetings are an important aspect of involving parents in the life of their children's schools. Research commissioned by the Department has added weight to anecdotal evidence that, in general, parental attendance is disappointing, whilst also finding instances of very successful meetings. We are considering how this might be followed up.