Britain, the great meritocracy: Prime Minister's speech
10 Downing Street・2 minutes read
The Prime Minister aims to create a meritocratic Britain prioritizing ordinary working-class citizens post-Brexit, with a focus on improving education for all children and increasing access to good schools across diverse backgrounds. The government plans to reform university fair access requirements, encourage collaboration between sectors, and relax restrictions on selective schools to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential regardless of background or circumstance.
Insights
- The Prime Minister of the UK is dedicated to establishing a meritocratic society that values hard work and talent over privilege, with a focus on improving education for all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The government's comprehensive education reform plan includes encouraging collaboration between universities and schools, urging independent schools to contribute resources to public education, and proposing the expansion of selective schools to ensure a diverse and inclusive educational system that supports every child in reaching their full potential.
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Recent questions
What is the government's focus in education reform?
Prioritizing ordinary working-class citizens over the privileged few.
How does the government plan to address the issue of wealthier families dominating school access?
By proposing new grammars to attract pupils from diverse backgrounds.
What is the government's approach to improving school quality?
Encouraging universities to sponsor or support local schools.
How does the government plan to support disadvantaged children in education?
By identifying and providing additional support beyond those eligible for Free School Meals.
What is the government's vision for education in the future?
A diverse system providing every child with support to reach their full potential.
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