Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 22 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 June 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Thursday, 13 June 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance has been given to the Learning and Skills Council on the action to be taken to deal with weaknesses identified following an area inspection and the circumstances under which reorganisation of provision ought properly to be considered; and if she will publish that guidance. - (Guidance and Ministerial foreword in library Dep 02/1345) (Holding answer 11 June 2002).

Answer: Mr. Willis: :To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what guidance has been given to the Learning and Skills Council on the action to be taken to deal with weaknesses identified following an area inspection and the circumstances under which reorganisation of provision ought properly to be considered; and if she will publish that guidance. [60043] Mr. Ivan Lewis [holding answer 11 June 2002:]: The Department's guidance following an area inspection sets out the key elements of an effective action plan, and the basis on which it will be assessed. This is issued to each local LSC and LEA on publication of their Ofsted area inspection report. I have placed a copy of the guidance in the libraries of the House. The LSC is the body responsible for planning 16-19 provision. It is for them, in liaison with their local partners, to decide what action, including reorganisation, is necessary to address the weaknesses in their area.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 60043; 386 c1403W;386 c1405-6W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Further education Inspections Learning and Skills Council for England Learning and skills councils Standards
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