HC Deb 20 July 2001 vol 372 cc777-8W
Linda Perham

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what guidance documents are available to schools and local education authorities concerning pupil participation in the management of schools. [5021]

Mr. Timms

Many schools already involve pupils in management issues that concern them. With the introduction of citizenship, a statutory part of the secondary curriculum from September 2002, active participation in decision making at school will be encouraged. Good practice already exists in many schools, for example through school councils where pupils represented on governing bodies are involved in staff recruitment, school policies and catering decisions. Guidance for secondary schools is available on the DfES

John Healey

I have received representations from 36 companies concerning the fact that they are required to pay a training levy to the CITB.