§ Dr. WrightTo 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.
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§ Mr. ForthAnnual 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.