Free Schools

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:08 pm on 24 September 2019.

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Photo of Mark Drakeford Mark Drakeford Labour 2:08, 24 September 2019

Llywydd, the Welsh Government remains committed to a comprehensive education system that ensures everyone, no matter their background, has the opportunity to reach their potential. There is no evidence that free schools have raised standards in England, while the Sutton Trust has found that the policy has failed to fulfil its purpose.