Today is the first Monday back for teachers and pupils up and down the country. A day always marked by renewed optimism. Pupils plan to work harder. Teachers come back refreshed. And all parents – I know this myself – have the best intentions for the months ahead: Whether that means making sure you’re there for sports day and the class play. Or finding that bit of time at the end of the day to help with homework. Just doing whatever you can to give your children some extra support.
Full transcript | Nick Clegg | Speech on education | Wandsworth, London | 5 September 2011
"I want to see all of the second wave free schools in poorer neighbourhoods."