§ Ann KeenTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many children there are in London who have moved borough and are without a school place. [103353]
§ Mr. MilibandMy Department collects information on the number of children who leave school and take up places with other authorities. As a consequence of collecting the data, the number of children who leave education within an authority, and do not take up a place elsewhere, are known. What is not known, however, is whether these children have applied for a place in London and been unsuccessful.
In terms of ensuring sufficient school places are available, it is for each local education authority to plan and keep under review the supply of school places so as to ensure there is sufficient provision to meet demand.