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]]> By: Cllr Keith Standring http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2007/01/08/school-choice-for-everyone/#comment-184 Cllr Keith Standring Tue, 09 Jan 2007 20:44:33 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/?p=42#comment-184 Well said John. I do not support Ruth Kelly's politics, however, since I am a free-market, libertarian Conservative, I do support her right as a mother with means to send one of her children with special needs to a school outside the state system. The other 3 children are continuing education in state schools. What's needed is good educational opportunities for all youngsters irrespective of their family background and wealth. I support the re-introduction of the Grammar School system. Sadly, only people like MP's have the means to have their children, even with special needs, educated in this way. It's a sad person who won't strive to secure the best possible education for their children, especially if they have special needs. Well said John. I do not support Ruth Kelly’s politics, however, since I am a free-market, libertarian Conservative, I do support her right as a mother with means to send one of her children with special needs to a school outside the state system. The other 3 children are continuing education in state schools.

What’s needed is good educational opportunities for all youngsters irrespective of their family background and wealth. I support the re-introduction of the Grammar School system. Sadly, only people like MP’s have the means to have their children, even with special needs, educated in this way.

It’s a sad person who won’t strive to secure the best possible education for their children, especially if they have special needs.

]]> By: Oliver Healey http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2007/01/08/school-choice-for-everyone/#comment-181 Oliver Healey Tue, 09 Jan 2007 14:55:34 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/?p=42#comment-181 I share the sentiments voiced by Mr Redwood we need to restore the ladder of opportunity but not for everybdoy there must be selection as a ex state school pupil my views as a Conservative were hardened when I was there education is waht you get at Eton and Harrow not what you get at the local state comprehensive school. Oliver Healey I share the sentiments voiced by Mr Redwood we need to restore the ladder of opportunity but not for everybdoy there must be selection as a ex state school pupil my views as a Conservative were hardened when I was there education is waht you get at Eton and Harrow not what you get at the local state comprehensive school.

Oliver Healey

]]> By: Bill http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2007/01/08/school-choice-for-everyone/#comment-178 Bill Mon, 08 Jan 2007 21:32:08 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/?p=42#comment-178 Hello John, I agree with you. Ruth Kelly is only doing what is good for her kids. The hypocrisy comes from her party having tried to stop everybody else exercising a right to choose. Interesting to note that a local authority has now admitted that it cannot adequately provide a fully inclusive policy. A good precedent don't you think? Hello John,

I agree with you. Ruth Kelly is only doing what is good for her kids. The hypocrisy comes from her party having tried to stop everybody else exercising a right to choose. Interesting to note that a local authority has now admitted that it cannot adequately provide a fully inclusive policy. A good precedent don’t you think?

]]> By: Kit http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/2007/01/08/school-choice-for-everyone/#comment-177 Kit Mon, 08 Jan 2007 13:41:49 +0000 http://www.johnredwoodsdiary.com/?p=42#comment-177 Agree totally. However, you need to deregulate. Currently the cost of entry for a new school is too high. Without competition you will not get choice. Wouldn't it be great to be able to use your "voucher" to pay for a term at a French school? Agree totally. However, you need to deregulate. Currently the cost of entry for a new school is too high. Without competition you will not get choice. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to use your “voucher” to pay for a term at a French school?

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