We believe in giving broader education opportunities for both children and adults.
With the right investment, we have the opportunity to turn things around and ensure that every child, regardless of their background, has the chance to succeed.
The Liberal Democrats have announced their ambition to extend free school meals to all primary school children, beginning with all children in poverty across both primary and secondary schools.
The Liberal Democrats have launched their ambition to extend free school meals to all primary school children, funded by a new share buyback tax.
Every pupil should be in a position to thrive, regardless of their background or circumstances. The unfortunate reality however is that there is an education gap and it is growing due to a poor allocation of resources. By failing to recognise the changing needs of society and sticking with outdated systems and approaches, we are not allowing people to make the most of their potential.
The pandemic made existing inequalities in our education system worse. It's in all our interests to address them.
It's not just traditional learners that need support. Adult learners, whether people trying to further themselves, pursue a dream, or learn new skills for the next stage of their work life, face an uphill struggle. Adult education also provides enormous benefits to individuals and society. They should be helped and supported.
