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03/11/2015
New Package To Help Underachievement In Schools Unveiled
A new package designed to help underachievement in schools has been introduced by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.
The move comes after the latest figures found too many places are lagging behind, meaning young people are not being given a fair shot.
However, due to education reforms of the past five years, significant progress has been made in raising standards, with a million more pupils in 'good' or 'outstanding' schools compared to 2010.
The figures show more than 20 local authorities where the majority of pupils are still unable to secure five good GCSEs, despite an improving picture across the country.
Nicky Morgan will set out details for reforms which will help ensure high standards throughout every child's education and tackle entrenched underperformance.
She said: "Over the past 5 years we've extended opportunity to thousands of young people, through raised standards, heightened expectations and a rigour revolution.
"But for all we've achieved, too many young people aren't being given a fair shot to succeed because of where they live. That's why today I'm announcing the creation of a National Teaching Service - sending some of our best teachers to schools in struggling areas.
"At the same time, we're taking further steps to ensure that every pupil masters the 3Rs in primary school and studies the core academic subjects in secondary school - ensuring that every young person gets the best start in life."
(CD/LM)
The move comes after the latest figures found too many places are lagging behind, meaning young people are not being given a fair shot.
However, due to education reforms of the past five years, significant progress has been made in raising standards, with a million more pupils in 'good' or 'outstanding' schools compared to 2010.
The figures show more than 20 local authorities where the majority of pupils are still unable to secure five good GCSEs, despite an improving picture across the country.
Nicky Morgan will set out details for reforms which will help ensure high standards throughout every child's education and tackle entrenched underperformance.
She said: "Over the past 5 years we've extended opportunity to thousands of young people, through raised standards, heightened expectations and a rigour revolution.
"But for all we've achieved, too many young people aren't being given a fair shot to succeed because of where they live. That's why today I'm announcing the creation of a National Teaching Service - sending some of our best teachers to schools in struggling areas.
"At the same time, we're taking further steps to ensure that every pupil masters the 3Rs in primary school and studies the core academic subjects in secondary school - ensuring that every young person gets the best start in life."
(CD/LM)
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