Labour is letting down Britain’s children, says National Education Union leader
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The leader of the National Education Union (NEU), Daniel Kebede, criticized the Labour party's education policies at the NEU's annual conference in Brighton on Thursday. Kebede accused Labour of failing to deliver on promises and letting down Britain's children, citing concerns about Ofsted reforms, high-stakes testing, and inadequate investment in special educational needs. He highlighted a significant shift in support among NEU members, with a majority of those who voted Labour in 2019 now indicating they will not do so again. Kebede contrasted Labour's approach with the Green party's vision for education, which received strong support at the conference. He urged the government to listen to concerns and address shortcomings in its education policies to fulfill the hopes of voters.
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AI-ExtractedA further £1.8bn will fund local authorities to hire specialists for schools to call on.
The Department for Education (DfE) will provide schools and colleges with £1.6bn over three years to improve inclusion.
Changes to Ofsted were just a “rebranding” exercise.
Sixty-five per cent of NEU members who voted Labour in 2024 now tell us they will not do so again.
Labour is letting down Britain’s children and failing to deliver on its promises for education.
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