Tories’ schools policies raise more questions than answers
Many will be left wondering how the Tories can make theiur education plans a reality when their pledges raise more questions than they answer.
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Questions over Tory plans for “free market” in NHS provision
Lanlsley’s call for the OFT to make decisions about NHS services undermines the ability of the NHS to plan services, were pcts forced to open up to open tender.
Questions for Michael Gove on the Tories’ schools policies
The Conservative education policy has raised many pertinent questions and failed to acknowledge others. Left Foot Forward poses key questions for Michael Gove.
Liberal Democrat schools spokesman praises “astonishing, dramatic, unbelievable” improvement in schools under Labour
Lib Dem schools spokesman David Laws has praised Labour’s record on education – in particular the improvement of pupils’ performance in the poorest schools.
More freedom of information
I would love to see a reverse Freedom of Information Act to free data unless withheld. The ending of departmental attachment in the civil service (so all staff can apply to move freely across service). An office of budget responsibility.test
Free school meals for all
Labour will only win the next election if we can show people that we’re on their side. And what better policy to do this than universal free school meals, which both help hard-pressed families and improve children’s health and learning.test
Plaid Cymru MP: Poor children in Wales failed by school meals policy
Free schools meals are failing to reach many of those who need them most in Wales.
When Tories say school ‘choice’, they mean handouts for rich kids
Don’t believe the spin on free schools and grammars
Anyone interested in education can learn from the Haberdashers Aske’s debacle
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Federation scandal exposes Labour’s lack of policy on academies and free schools.
The “Missing Middle” – why we need school commissioners
Free schools are currently operating as an expensive ‘unguided missile’ in the school system with little rhyme or reason as to where they are permitted.