Suffolk 2017 ~ Children and young people

The people on whom our nation's future depends need social skills, education and training that will help them be emotionally secure and prosperous. School performance in Suffolk remains poor but is gradually improving. The move to academies and the removal of responsibilities from the County will create many challenges in the future.

Liberal Democrats will:

• Invest in early years' education, children's centres, schools and colleges to deliver opportunity for all and the quality of education that Suffolk people deserve.
• Resist attempts by the current government to reintroduce selection at the age of 11.
• Work in partnership with the NHS and voluntary sector and fund a county-wide programme of education in emotional health and mental wellbeing in all schools, including primary schools.