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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Williams of Crosby (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 5 July 2006. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Education and Inspections Bill.

Education and Inspections Bill

I absolutely agree that parents want the best school for their child. My point is that the Bill presents them with a choice heavily weighted by the fact that trust schools or academies are likely to have a great deal more money spent on them. They will therefore be able to employ more teachers, and have more equipment and often brand new buildings. They are not choosing between like and like. They are making a heavily biased choice. Many parents would like to choose a good community school, but are not being offered the choice on the same basis.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
684 c300 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Access Disability Children Assessments Admissions Discipline Community development Community schools Governing bodies Faith schools Foundation schools Local government Pupil exclusions Local education authorities Pupils Standards Special educational needs School choice Secondary education Social services Academies Trust schools
Legislation
Education and Inspections Bill 2005-06
Link
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