Political parties go to great lengths around election time to explain how they would improve the educational system in England. A new and better education system is sold as a way of combating crime and poverty, bringing harmony and prosperity to the people of England and securing the country’s future on the world stage. Statistical comparisons are brought in to show where England’s students are placed in terms of literacy and numeracy standards. Low exam results are pondered and there is an appeal to good old British pride that something be done immediately to rectify the situation.
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