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We have never had a fully comprehensive school system in England.  We brand thousands of children as failures at the age of 11.   The 11 plus still exists in about a quarter of English local authorities.   Selective schools cream off pupils from nearby 'comprehensive' areas.    The School Admissions Code allows all schools to be partially selective on 'aptitude' and those selecting on ability to continue.  Increasingly schools are becoming admission authorities able to decide which children to admit.

Comprehensive Future is the campaign for fair admission policies in England.  The campaign is non party political and open to all.   By lobbying Government, providing evidence, informing the media and supporting local campaigns on admissions we aim to bring about a comprehensive secondary school system in England with fair admissions criteria to all publicly funded schools, guaranteeing an equal chance to all children and an end to selection by ability and aptitude.

Our individual supporters include school staff and governors, parents, members of both Houses of Parliament, local councillors, academics and other public figures who share a commitment to equality of opportunity within our education system.  We also have support from organisations such as union branches and local political parties.

 

DCSF guide to parents on school admissions & appeals



Department acts on unfair school admissions. Ed Balls has decided to introduce more legislation to ensure compliance with the School Admissions Code. There will be amendments to the Education and Skills Bill. A guide to parents on school admissions and appeals has also been published by the DCSF.  Read about this and download the guide on :

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/sacode/

 

Our Latest Publication

CLICK HERE for our submission to the Lib Dem Social Mobility Commission on "Selection & Social Mobility" dated 20 May 2008.

This is Comprehensive Future's submission to the Social Mobility Commission.  This independent commission has been set up by the Liberal Democrats to advise the party on how to help British youngsters from disadvantaged families fulfil their potential.  It is chaired by the Bernardo's chief executive, Martin Narey and will report later in the year.

The Commission's website has a useful background paper by the think tank IPPR at:
http://www.socialmobilitycommission.org/

   Last updated : 01 June 2008

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