Here is a question. A few weeks ago, Keir Starmer made a thoughtful speech about education policy, fleshing out his party’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity. Who can remember what was in it?
The Labour leader set out laudable aims, including breaking down the “class ceiling”, improved teaching of oracy – to develop skill in using spoken language – in schools, a boost for vocational education, a commitment to invest in early years development and reforms to the way Ofsted defines success.
