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Proceeding contribution from Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 4 July 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Education Bill.


Education Bill

When the noble Baroness talks about heads, I wonder what her thoughts are on the pupil premium that has been introduced by the Government. Interestingly, it motivates heads to admit pupils from poorer backgrounds; and we know that, because of the chaotic backgrounds that some children from poorer backgrounds might have, behaviour might then be an issue to some extent. Does she think that there might be a danger of selection by exclusion, whereby heads take in children to get more money and then, whether deliberately, up front or otherwise, exclude those who are more difficult and damage the education of others?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
729 c11GC 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Bullying Discipline Appeals Assets Conduct Homosexuality Education General Teaching Council Northern Ireland Parents Pupil exclusions Pupils Scotland Registration Schools Teachers Special educational needs Wales
Legislation
Education Bill 2010-12
Link
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