BRIDGING THE GAP IN EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

Early day motion 2205, tabled 17 May 2006 by Diane Abbott (Labour). Signed by 39 members.

That this House notes with concern the continuing gap in educational achievement between black and white students, particularly in disadvantaged areas; is concerned about the continuing disproportionate exclusion of black students; notes that not all schools have active equal opportunity policies in operation; and calls on the Government to consider introducing needs-led funding to improve learning for all students, to encourage uptake of active equality of opportunity policies, to introduce anti-racism training for prospective teachers, to integrate anti-racist education into the curriculum, and urgently to implement the full recommendations of the Stephen Lawrence report and place anti-racism at the heart of social policy.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 10, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.