§ 18. Mr. Jacques ArnoldTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what policies he is pursuing to deal with failing schools in Scotland. [5217]
§ Mr. Raymond S. RobertsonExamples of the policies we are following to raise standards and improve quality include:
inspection by Her Majesty's inspectors of schools with appropriate and systematic follow upthe requirement on all schools to draw up school development plans, andthe publication of extensive information for parents on schools' performance.