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Proceeding contribution from Bill Esterson (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 26 July 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Academies Bill [Lords].


Academies Bill [Lords]

There are many professionals with good experience of how to consult effectively with children. Exactly the same point that the hon. Member for York Outer (Julian Sturdy) has just raised—the point about why children should not be consulted—was raised with me when I was dealing with the establishment of academies in Medway a couple of years ago. However, it is a completely spurious point, as I think my hon. Friend would agree, because even much younger children have good insights. The question is how we go about consulting them, not whether we should consult them.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
514 c757 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Admissions Applications Ballots Finance Fees and charges Education Governing bodies Local government Parents Property transfer Public consultation Pupils Primary education Standards Teachers Secondary education Sports Academies Free schools Maintained schools
Legislation
Academies Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link
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