[An independent school head teacher has said the education system is] in a total mess ... a disaster. |
Clearly people have their own fortunes to make. |
For too long, access to some schools has only been open to those who could afford to buy an expensive house next to a good school, while the rest were told to accept what they'd been given, |
I am absolutely clear that the scandal of junk food served every day in school canteens must end. So today I can announce that I will ban low-quality reprocessed bangers and burgers high in fat, salt and sugar being served in schools, from next September. |
I am in politics because I have a strong belief in the equal worth of every child. |
I came here to do a job which is about raising standards in schools. |
I deeply regret the worry and concern that has been caused to parents over the last few days. |
I know everyone says, how does she do it? |
If levels are not sustained, the quality will go down when the money goes, |
If there hasn't been significant progress after a year, then the local authority and the school ought to consider a more radical option. |
It is not satisfactory that there are so many data sources. I will see if it's possible to align List 99 with the Sex Offenders Register and indeed with the other data sources. |
It's a real sincere effort to listen to the community, which we didn't do a good job of doing the first time. Communication is key, as far as getting the right message out and getting it out so it reaches everybody. |
Mothers and fathers will have the certainty of knowing that whatever their background, high-quality early years education and childcare services will be available to support them and their children. |
Parents especially asked them a lot of questions. We had between 30 and 50 show up for each night. |
The support needed by part-time students varies considerably. Our new package will protect the participation of students in the most challenging financial circumstances, |