Should the government allow businesses, charities, parents or teachers to use public money to start "free schools"?
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.
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No, but businesses, charities, parent or teachers should be able to use their own money to start free schools.
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Charites, parents, and teachers yes. Businesses no.