HC Deb 10 June 1999 vol 332 c384W
18. Mr. Gordon Prentice

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what advice and guidance he has issued to schools seeking technology college status. [85424]

Mr. Blunkett

A guidance document for schools wishing to apply for Technology College status is available to schools on request, and is also available under `Specialist Schools Information' on the DfEE Web Site (WNN.DfEE.Gov.UK/DfEEHOME. HTM). The guidance sets out the considerations taken into account when deciding to designate Technology Colleges and covers sponsorship, school and community development plans, and location.