To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of pupil referral units; and if he will make a statement. (173244)

The effectiveness of pupil referral units is judged by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) as part of the normal regime for the inspection of schools. Ofsted’s latest annual report (2006/07) showed that 52 per cent. of pupil referral units were good or outstanding overall. 33 per cent. were satisfactory and 14 per cent. were inadequate.