“Councils want to ensure that every child gets the very best education and schooling in life; and are best placed to understand the needs of their community and be able to provide for them."
Responding to EDSK's 20 Years of Muddling Through report, which examines how to build a coherent, collaborative and transparent school system that focuses on helping teachers and leaders devote all their energy to improving teaching and learning, Cllr Louise Gittins, Chair of the Local Government Association’s Children and Young People's Board, said:
“Councils want to ensure that every child gets the very best education and schooling in life; and are best placed to understand the needs of their community and be able to provide for them.
“Evidence shows that many council-maintained schools have an excellent performance record, which is why it is vital councils are given a central role in providing education. This includes giving councils the powers and resources to meet their remaining statuary duties in regards to education.”