Education
Southampton has 46 schools, 2 universities and over 25,000 students and school children.
You can find on this page Alan's views and campaigns on education reform, top-up fees and the Schools Review currently going on in Southampton.
Key education statistics for Southampton Test
Changes to the Education and Inspections Bill
Alan and other Labour backbenchers recently succeeded in making crucial changes to the Education and Inspections Bill, including making sure schools have to abide by (and not just 'have regard to') the schools admissions code.
- June 2006: What the Bill now looks like
- February 2006: Progress on the Education Bill, but more work still needed
- December 2005: Reshaping the Education White Paper
University funding
Excellence, Equity and Access: Squaring the circle of Higher Education Funding
Tuition fees- should we charge?
More action and articles:
Joint statement ont the results of the Learning Futures Review
More computers for schools- Oct 06
Learning Futures: Parents and schools deserve a fair hearing
More sports equipment for schools
Speech on Education and Social Capital
