EEF comments on Labour's proposed education plans

Professor Becky Francis CBE, Chief Executive of the Education Endowment Foundation, said: 

“Labour is right to focus on education as a class leveller.

“Improving opportunities and outcomes for children and young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds is fundamental for a fairer society, one in which all people are able to achieve their potential.

“The proposed focus on supporting recruitment and retention is also welcome. We know that great teaching is the most powerful lever we have for improving outcomes. Attracting skilled professionals to, and keeping them in, classrooms with children who need their expertise most should be a central focus for any government. 

“It’s also encouraging to see a commitment to strengthening early years provision, which we know has the potential to profoundly impact children’s life chances by addressing gaps before they grow.”

NOTES TO EDITORS:

1. The EEF’s recent evidence review, which explores the research on supporting teacher recruitment and retention, is available here.