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Computer Crime
Mr. Burstow: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many cases of computer (a) hacking, (b) fraud and (c) theft her Department recorded in each year since 2001–02; and for each year, on how many occasions computer systems have been illegally accessed by computer hackers (i) within and (ii)outside her Department. [7188]
Bill Rammell: The number of cases of computer hacking detected in the Department for Education and Skills was nil in 2001–02, 2002–03 and 2003–04. There was one case of computer hacking in 2004–05 which was perpetrated by an outsider. The number of cases of fraud detected was three in 2001–02 and two in 2002–03. All were perpetrated by persons outside the Department. There was no fraud, internal or external, in 2003–04 or 2004–05. The number of cases of computer theft detected was nine in 2001–02, six in 2002–03 all perpetrated by insiders, 23 in 2003–04 of which 22 were perpetrated by insiders and one by persons outside the Department and 14 in 2004–05—all were perpetrated by insiders.
Education (South Devon)
Mr. Steen: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many young people are expected to be on the Prince's Trust Teams programme run by Dartington Tech in this financial year; how many there were in each of the last three years; and if she will make a statement on education funding in South Devon. [6262]
Bill Rammell
[holding answer 22 June 2005]: The number of young people on Prince's Trust Teams in programmes run by Dartington Tech is as follows.
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| Number | |
|---|---|
| 2002–03 | 195 |
| 2003–04 | 175 |
| 2004–05 | 215 |
Devon and Cornwall Learning and Skills Council have set out specific priorities for the coming year, in line with national and regional activities. These include ensuring access to education and training opportunities for 16 to 18-year-olds; increasing the take-up of apprenticeships; tackling basic literacy and numeracy problems; and providing first-time Level 2 opportunities.
In addition, the local LSC has a significant range of co-financed (European Social Fund) projects tackling skills shortages and addressing issues of social inclusion on top of activities funded from mainstream resources.
Taken together, this provides a significant response to the learning and skills needs in the local LSC area.
Educational Psychologists
Annette Brooke: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) what plans she has to increase the supply of educational psychologists; [7853]
(2) what progress she is making in her consultation on the role of educational psychologists; [7854]
(3) how many vacancies there were for educational psychologists in England in (a) April 2004 and (b) April 2005. [7963]
Maria Eagle:
Decisions on the recruitment, retention or deployment of educational psychologists (EPs) are matters for local authorities as employers to determine in light of local circumstances and available resources.
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The terms of reference for the proposed review of the functions and contribution of EPs are currently being developed in consultation with representatives of the local authority employers. Subject to any points arising from these contacts, we would expect to invite tenders for the work shortly.
Vacancy information for EPs is collected in January of each year. In 2004 there were 113 vacant full-time permanent posts and 2,100 full-time equivalent EPs in service. Provisional estimates indicate that there were 100 vacant full-time permanent posts in 2005 and 2,160 in service. Posts were regarded as vacant where there was no permanent appointee and where they were advertised prior to the survey date.
Family Resolutions Project
Mrs. May: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills (1) what estimates her Department had made of the number of likely participants prior to the setting up of the Family Resolutions Project; [4686]
(2) what the estimated costs of running the Family Resolutions Project are; [4687]
(3) how many parents have taken part in the Family Resolutions Pilot Project to date; and how many have accepted mediation services as part of the project. [4688]
Maria Eagle [pursuant to the reply, 15 June 2005, Official Report, c. 483W]: Confirmed expenditure on the Family Resolutions Pilot Project is £190,628, up to 31 May 2005. This replaces the previous figure given of £173,669 for spend to 14 June 2005. Costs for June cannot yet be confirmed.
Foster Care
John Hemming: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the total cost was of the mostexpensive external foster care placement in each Government Office region in (a) 2002, (b) 2003 and (c) 2004. [7733]
Maria Eagle: Information about the cost of individual placements is not collected centrally.
John Hemming: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the average cost per child of external foster care for local authorities was in each Government office region in (a) 2002, (b) 2003 and (c) 2004. [7880]
Maria Eagle: The average gross weekly expenditure to local authorities, per looked after child, of foster care provided by others from 2001–02 to 2003–04 is set out in the table:
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John Hemming: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what the total expenditure on external foster care by local authorities was in each Government office region in (a) 2002, (b) 2003 and (c) 2004. [7881]
Maria Eagle: The gross total cost to local authorities for children looked after in foster care placements provided by others from 2001–02 to 2003–04 is shown in the table:
Milton Keynes Academy
Mr. Lancaster: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what assessment she has made of the implications of the withdrawal from the Milton Keynes academy project of Global Education Management Systems for the academy's ability to deliver future academy projects. [7432]
Jacqui Smith: Global Education Management Systems (GEMS) supports the aims and the ethos of the Academies' Programme and has a proven track record in supporting and managing schools. My officials are continuing their discussions with GEMS and expect to identify suitable academy proposals which would benefit from GEMS' support and experience.
New Schools
Mr. Maude: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many new (a) primary and (b) secondary schools were built in each English county in each of the last eight years. [7913]
Jacqui Smith:
The construction of new schools is decided upon by each local authority in accordance with its asset management plan. Figures on how many new
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(a) primary and (b) secondary schools were built in each English county in each of the last eight years are not held centrally.
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