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Education Policy at the Party Conferences

Part of the series Need to Know Updates, from the Teachers TV video archive.

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Summary

Mike Baker explores how Conservative and Liberal Democrat philosophy is shaping the coalition government policy on education, in a video on the latest education issues.

Mike speaks to Conservative MP, Graham Stuart, about the 'supply side revolution' - the Conservative plan to drive up school standards through greater choice and competition.

The potential divides within the coalition government, based on the differences between Liberal Democrat and Conservative policies, are also assessed.

Finally, Liberal Democrat councillor, Peter Downes, who criticised plans for free schools and academies during the 2010 Lib Dem party conference, explains his views.

Related links (3)

Michael Gove Speech to Westminster Academy
Michael Gove outlines the coalition government's plans for free schools and academies
Liberal Democrat Conference Agenda 2010
Page 61-63 Liberal Democrat motion attacking Conservative policy on academies and free schools, during the 2010 part conference
What we'd like to teach Michael Gove - by Dale Bassett of Reform published in The Independent
Dale Bassett outlines Reform's view on how Michael Gove will need a comprehensive number of Free Schools to provide his supply side revolution
  • Duration: 8 mins
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  • Published: 13 October 2010