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.
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