Individual self-esteem is being raised. School's not a very good thing. That holds people back. Education action zones break down those difficulties with more investment and more new ideas. That brings new success by raising standards that will shape the life choices of our children so that they can contribute to the new economy that is growing for the future.
Education is the key to the new economy and the family is the key to education.
The big challenge faced by the Government, in a tight labour market, is how to add to productivity and skills. Column 695 With a family of small children, it is extremely difficult to engage meaningfully with the labour market. There is extra provision before and after school. Those measures are of enormous importance to providing flexibility. People with very young children also have the choice to stay at home to look after them.