To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what proportion of maintained schools have identified the social and emotional aspects of learning as a key focus for their work with children; and if he will make a statement. (282440)

Our latest figures for the implementation of the social and emotional aspects of learning programme in maintained schools show that 88 per cent. of primary schools and 63 per cent. of secondary schools in England were participating as at June 2009. Last year we set target participation rates for July 2009 of 90 per cent. for primary schools and 45 per cent. of secondary schools.