37.6% of nursery and primary pupils taking free school meals in January 2004 (14.2 per cent in England)
- 14.7% of pupils in January 2004 were Asian (7.2 per cent in England)
- 0.05% of primary pupils permanently excluded in 2002/03 (0.03 per cent in England)
- 21.9% of pupils whose first language was known or believed to be other than English in January 2004 (11 per cent in England)
By 2007, Manchester hopes to be established as an LEA for inclusive learning. This aim is reflected by the aims of the diversity and inclusion team, which works in partnership with the educational psychology service and education welfare service, among others. This approach aims to ensure that staff working with children and young people have an understanding of the cultural diversity of the city.
Source: Department for Education and Skills.
