§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether there has been any evaluation of the effectiveness of Education Action Zones; and whether there are any plans to publish the findings. [HL1662]
§ The Minister of State, Department for Education and Employment (Baroness Blackstone)Education Action Zones are being evaluated in a number of ways, including by OFSTED. The results will be published.
§ Baroness Blatchasked Her Majesty's Government:
What funds have been set aside to create more Education Action Zones and over what timescale. [HL1665]
§ Baroness BlackstoneThere are currently 73 large Education Action Zones already running or in development and another 42 small Education Action Zones will start in Excellence in Cities areas by September. In addition, as part of the expansion of Excellence in Cities announced by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State on 23 March, there are likely to be further small Education Action Zones established next year.