A Level Playing Field: The Reform of Private SchoolsEducation is central to the Labour Party's strategy to secure equal opportunity for all. Much has been done in the state sector, but private schools have been left alone. This pamphlet argues this hampers the achievement of educational equality, and that it cannot be left out of the equation. |
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About the author 2 2 | 2 |
How private schooling compromises educational equality | 8 |
Objections to the proposals | 18 |
Copyright | |
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