The Conversation:
Four concerns about schools at the top of the election agenda
24 March 2015
With education policy set to play an important part in the May general election campaign, debates around the future direction of the school system will take place against the backdrop of fast-paced reforms made during the coalition's time in office.
These four key issues are likely to face scrutiny when it comes to schools policy:
- •How the UK measures up
•Academies
•School budgets
•Helping disadvantaged children
Link to article here
Related publications
Schools: the evidence on academies, resources and pupil performance, Sandra McNally, CEP 2015 Election Analyses Series, March 2015
Related video
#ElectionEconomics video - 'School Spending'. Sandra McNally interview.
Spending on schools needs to be protected - in real terms - as research shows that spending matters for a child's education.
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Related links
Sandra McNally webpage
Education and Skills Programme webpage