And those pupils have access to a broad-based curriculum in our schools at the moment. But I for one am not prepared to rest on my laurels, Mr Rowlands. I want even better schools in Wales—for my kids, and for all the children of this country. We’ve got some great examples of schools collaborating with FE colleges, which, as Lynne Neagle says, seems to be completely forgotten in the diatribe that we’ve had from UKIP this afternoon. We have engineering and manufacturing being offered at Coleg Menai. Cardiff and Vale College is working really closely with the capital city’s local authority to deliver vocational courses in the east of the city. Bridgend College offers twilight courses for all learners between 14 and 19, and they’re helping to deliver A-levels on behalf of Pencoed Comprehensive. We have really strong relationships, and I want to see those developed.

Turning to Paul Davies’s fifth amendment, I emphasise that we again are working hard to raise standards in all schools. We have an ambitious reform programme. We’re working with international experts and engaging in key OECD projects, such as the international early learning schools and schools as learning organisations, and assessing progress in creative and critical thinking. And we’re working with the teaching profession. I want every school to be outstanding and no pupil and no school left behind.

Paul Davies’s sixth amendment calls for the introduction of free schools and academies, and I believe that’s just another form of selection. I strongly oppose this policy. I’m committed to a comprehensive education system that serves every learner in Wales. Again, I will reiterate, that we have to follow the evidence. There simply isn’t any evidence that free schools or academies are a panacea to raising standards. The Policy Exchange 2015 report states that the claims of free schools pushing up standards is simply not backed up by evidence, and a House of Commons education committee report stated that there was no convincing evidence of the impact on attainment. Indeed, the committee recommended that the UK Government should stop exaggerating the success of these schools.

The best of Wales is a tradition of self-improvement, democratising knowledge and educational leadership. Our education reforms takes inspiration from those values. The next few years are crucial in achieving the ambitions that are shared and demanded across Wales: introducing a new curriculum made in Wales, but shaped by the best from around the world; one that will ensure our young people are able to lead fulfilling, personal, civic and professional lives in a modern democracy.

I want every parent to be confident that their child goes to a school that helps them grow as capable, healthy and well-rounded citizens. To achieve this, teachers must be supported to be the best that they can be, raising the standard of the profession as a whole. Teachers share an individual, professional and national mission to help our children succeed. Working closely with the profession, we will raise teaching standards and opportunities for development. I, Presiding Officer, will not be diverted from this course and neither will this Government. I’m afraid that this call for grammar schools is nothing more than a diversion.