School Admissions: Selective Inclusion Debate

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Department: Department for Work and Pensions

School Admissions: Selective Inclusion

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Excerpts
Monday 8th June 2026

(1 month, 3 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Smith of Malvern Portrait Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
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I am not quite sure what the noble Baroness is referring to. I am always more than happy to celebrate the work of teachers and others in schools across this country that achieve enormously important progress for children every day. What is more, as a Government we have a responsibility to ensure that is available in as widespread a way as possible.

Lord Foulkes of Cumnock Portrait Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Lab Co-op)
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Will my noble friend spread the news to all pupils in England that they are lucky they do not live in Scotland, where there is a declining education system under the failing SNP Government?

Baroness Smith of Malvern Portrait Baroness Smith of Malvern (Lab)
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I always try my best to spread the news about the excellent work that teachers in England are doing and, of course, the excellent work that this Government are doing to support them.