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.
@8T83KJZ2yrs2Y
No. Abolish government involvement in all schools.
@937BTLH2yrs2Y
Yes, but not businesses as they cannot be trusted to put the needs of the children or the children's education above the want to promote their own products.
@4SNPK4B2yrs2Y
No, the concept of “free schools” is heavily abused by those who wish to have schools that indoctrinate children into specific religions.
