A free school is classified as a non-profit making, independent, state-funded school which is free to attend but which is not controlled by a Local Authority. They are subject to the same School Admissions Code as all of State-funded schools. The Department of Education must approve all free schools and they are expected to comply with standard performance measures. Supporters argue that they create healthy competition for public schools and increase standards. Opponents argue that the schools will divert money away from existing schools and only benefit middle-class students whose parents have the resources to start them.
32% Yes |
68% No |
25% Yes |
53% No |
7% Yes, free schools will create more local competition and increase standards |
14% No, free schools divert money away from existing schools |
See how support for each position on “Free Schools” has changed over time for 875k UK voters.
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See how importance of “Free Schools” has changed over time for 875k UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9M3QS9F1wk1W
Yes but there should be vocational and academic regulation, rigorous safeguarding and mandatory base curricula
@9M3FFW61wk1W
I think times have changed and the education system needs changing. I think it is too late to wait to secondary school for children to choose the direction they want to go... teachers and parents need to collectively work together on the path of their child and the child shouldn't have to continue learning subjects that they are not good at or have no interest in.. they should be allowed to explore areas that they flourish in at a much earlier age
@95VPZ7Y2yrs2Y
Yes if there is a local need. But checks and balances need to be in place to avoid squandering public funds
@95J2NDB2yrs2Y
yes, so long as they are supported by a corresponding increase in funding for the other schools in their area
@95CPTNN2yrs2Y
Yes but not from parents, teachers
@959JMJV2yrs2Y
Yes but they must pay government tax meet ALL GOVERNMENT STANDARDS and the max they can charge pupils parents to teach the pupils is 900 pound a month
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