Too many young people go out into the world ill equipped. We’ll change that: we’ll give more rights and support to them and their families Send support for schoolchildren in England to get £4bn overhaul The advent of fully comprehensive education. Raising the school leaving age to 16. The introduction of a national curriculum. Each of these reforms reflected the growing value we placed on education as a society, and the growing sense that it was critical – not just for individuals, but for the country – that each and every young person was given the best possible chance to succeed. Opportunities to define the future of education don’t come around very often. That is the opportunity we have this week. Bridget Phillipson is secretary of state for education Continue reading...