Education and Skills - amendment tracker

doctordunc Sat May 17, 2008 at 01:16:49 PM GMT Print-friendly version Facebook

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Re: Education and Skills - amendment tracker (#1)

by doctordunc on Sat May 17, 2008 at 01:17:50 PM GMT

 


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We now intend to go further and ensure no child has to face selective entry tests for secondary education (except banding) by ending selection on ability and aptitude.

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However many English children continue to face overt selective entry tests on ability and aptitude in order to transfer to secondary education. We intend to commission a wide ranging study on how this affects children, families, schools and educational attainment. The study should include the question of changing the current rules for a local ballot so that all parents in the area get a vote.



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We will also continue to support and promote the vital community role of Further Education colleges in providing a general education through A Levels, GCSEs, Diplomas and the full range of academic and vocational courses for post-16 adult learners.



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We are committed to lifelong learning as well as lifelong access to basic skills and “upskilling”.


Education and Skills - amendment tracker | 1 comment (1 topical)