HC Deb 13 May 2004 vol 421 cc537-8W
Norman Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills pursuant to his address to the NASUWT conference, if he will make a statement on funding support for residential experiences for school children. [171057]

Mr. Miliband

Many schools already offer opportunities for residential experience for their students. My Department is looking at how residential opportunities can contribute to more young people taking advantage of extra curricular activities. As a starting point a map of existing residential opportunities will be established. I will also reflect fully on further advice from the Tomlinson Group on 14–19 reform about young people developing broader skills through wider activities.

(a) literacy and (b) numeracy at Key Stage 2 in each year since the introduction of SATs. [172934]

Mr. Miliband

The information requested is: