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Good schools and strong apprenticeships

Reading, writing and maths first.

The problem

Teachers have too much paperwork. That time is missing in class. At the same time, many businesses look for apprentices and find none. Apprenticeships have a worse name than they deserve.

My position

Every child should learn to read, write and count well. Teachers need time for their class, not for forms. An apprenticeship is a strong way into working life. Children and parents should learn that early.

What I promise

  • Your child has teachers who have time to teach.
  • Your child learns early that an apprenticeship is a good path.

What I will do

  • Fewer forms for teachers
  • Taster days in businesses from the second year of secondary school
  • Less paperwork for training firms

What I have already done

I train apprentices in my business every year.

Do you agree?

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