Simon Kirby
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(11 years ago)
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Michael Gove
We have more highly qualified teachers in our schools than ever before, particularly in mathematics.
Simon Kirby (Brighton, Kemptown) (Con)
Does my right hon. Friend remember visiting Falmer high school in my constituency, which has now been replaced by the excellent Brighton Aldridge community academy, which is driving up standards and improving chances for young people who really need it?
Michael Gove
I do remember visiting that school and applaud my hon. Friend’s commitment to advancing educational achievement for all students. Let me take this opportunity to thank Rod Aldridge and all the sponsors behind the academies programme, who have done so much to tackle underperformance in our weaker schools. They are heroes.