Topic: Education
Green
Candidate
Commit to an increase in annual school funding of £8bn, to include £2bn for a pay uplift for teachers. Support every higher education student, with the restoration of grants and the end of tuition fees. End high-stakes testing at primary and secondary schools and abolish OFSTED.
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Labour
Candidate
Commit to removing barriers to opportunity through investment in education, including 6,500 new expert school teachers in key subjects, 3,000 new primary school-based nurseries, and free breakfast clubs in every primary school. Modernise the curriculum so young people are ready for work and life, but have proper access to creative subjects and sport. Provide high-quality apprenticeships and specialist technical colleges. Fund investment in schools from VAT charged on private school fees.
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LibDem
Candidate
Commit to tackling the crisis in teacher recruitment and retention, and ensuring that every secondary school child is taught by a specialist teacher in their subject. More specialist teachers, free school meals for all children in poverty, and a dedicated mental health professional in every school. Broaden the curriculum and reform 16-18 qualifications, ensuring children learn core skills such as critical thinking and creativity. Improve the quality of vocational education, including skills for entrepreneurship and self-employment. Expand provision of extracurricular activities, such as sport, music and drama. Reform Ofsted inspections and end single-word judgements. Tackle the crisis in special educational needs provision. Clear the backlog of school repairs.
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