Cameron has a Good Case: Shame He's Got Diverted by the Grammar Schools Row
Spectator, The; London › August 19, 2009
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In Mr Blair's system, new schools can only open once they have a found a sponsor willing to part with £2 million in areas that fit 'deprivation criteria'. Academies usually replace failed schools, thus adding nothing to the number of schools. Negotiations often take two years.
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Cameron has a Good Case: Shame He's Got Diverted by the Grammar Schools Row
For some time, David Cameron has been looking for an unpopular education policy. To be heard, he believes, one needs to be attacked.
He has already been denounced for his 'hug a hoodie' speech and for promoting the family. The ensuing arguments, he feels, moved the party forward. So how to repeat the trick with education? He only halfjoking...See the full content of this document
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