Phillipson pledges more teachers and breakfast clubs under Labour

The Labour Shadow Education Secretary outlines a vision for a future-focused education system that values skills and creativity. Plans include ending tax breaks for private schools to fund school improvements, hiring more teachers, and enhancing access to arts and sports. A modern childcare system is proposed to support families and boost the economy. The introduction of breakfast clubs in primary schools aims to improve standards and attendance, funded by restoring higher income tax rates for the wealthiest.

What is the primary goal of the proposed education reform?

• To balance skills and knowledge while nurturing creativity

• To reduce the number of teachers

• To focus solely on academic success

• To increase tax breaks for private schools

What is the aim of the modern childcare system proposed by the speaker?

• To focus on childcare for infants only

• To support families from the end of parental leave to the end of primary school

• To provide childcare until the end of secondary school

• To support families only during parental leave

What is the purpose of introducing breakfast clubs in primary schools?

• To provide free meals to children

• To reduce the school day

• To replace lunch programs

• To improve standards, behavior, and attendance

How will the breakfast clubs initiative be funded?

• By increasing school fees

• By restoring the higher income tax rate for the wealthiest

• By reducing teacher salaries

• By cutting sports programs

What is the expected impact of the breakfast clubs on parents?

• To limit their work opportunities

• To give them more choices and enable them to work

• To increase their childcare costs

• To reduce their involvement in school activities