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The Conservatives feature in a pre-election debate on education

The Conservatives come under scrutiny in this pre-election debate series which challenges MPs from the three main political parties on their education pledges. Tory Shadow Minister for Schools, Nick Gibb MP, takes the hot seat and faces questions from a panel of school staff to discover what the party is promising to do in education if it is elected, in a debate hosted by journalist Mike Baker. The panel is made up of award winners from the field of education; headteacher of the year in a London school, Catherine Myers, primary teacher of the year Steve Mills, teaching assistant of the year Trish Gribble, and governor of the year Spyros Elia.

Conservative

Labour features in this election debate about education policy

Labour Minister of State for Schools and Learners, Vernon Coaker MP, comes under scrutiny in this pre-election debate series which challenges MPs from the three main political parties on their education pledges. Vernon takes the hot seat and faces questions from a panel of school staff to discover what his party is promising to do in education if it is elected, in a debate hosted by journalist Mike Baker. One-to-one tuition for those falling behind in English and maths, the kitemark system for successful schools, and compulsory education until age 18, are all discussed. The panel is made up of award winners from the field of education; headteacher of the year in a London school, Catherine Myers, primary teacher of the year Steve Mills, teaching assistant of the year Trish Gribble, and governor of the year Spyros Elia.

Labour

The Liberal Democrats feature in an election debate on education

Baroness Walmsley - Liberal Democrat Spokesperson in the Lords for Children, Schools and Families, comes under scrutiny in this pre-election debate series which challenges MPs from the three main political parties on their education pledges. Joan takes the hot seat and is questioned over the pledges her party has made, including the pupil premium, class sizes and the Education Standards Authority. She faces questions from a panel of school staff, in a debate hosted by journalist Mike Baker. The panel is made up of award winners from the field of education; headteacher of the year in a London school, Catherine Myers, primary teacher of the year Steve Mills, teaching assistant of the year Trish Gribble, and governor of the year Spyros Elia.

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