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Education Bill

Where is student choice in this system? What are the rights of children, particularly those who have creative flair? How does the system look after the interests of those who are good at music or drama? In some schools in my constituency, around 30% are taking the English baccalaureate. Ministers tell us that it is supported by parents, yet when given the choice, many say, ““This isn't what we want for our children, because it's too prescriptive and doesn't recognise the breadth of experience that we want them to have.”” We hear that music and RE teachers are being made redundant. It is time for another U-turn by the ministerial team that is famous for them.