HC Deb 26 October 2001 vol 373 cc470-1W
Mr. Willis

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what percentage of children attending(a) language, (b) sports, (c) technology and (d) arts specialist schools have SEN statements. [8400]

Mr. Timms

The latest year for which we have complete special educational needs data is January 2000.

Special educational needs data for January 2001 are incomplete.

Percentage of pupils with statements of special educational needs, January 2000
Schools designated as specialist as at September 2001
Language specialist schools 1.7
Sports specialist schools 3.0
Technology specialist schools 2.6
Arts specialist schools 2.6