Shadow Secretary of State to answer questions on education in Devon

The Shadow Secretary of State for Education will be answering questions from teachers this week on the quality of education in Devon.

The Devon Labour Party is hosting the virtual event with Kate Green MP on Wednesday, March 17, giving educators across the county the the chance to share their experiences and questions.

This follows on from a successful listening event at the end of February which brought together parents, teachers and students to discuss topics such as academisation of schools, exams and the effect of COVID on students and teachers.

Current Labour councillors were at hand to answer questions which arose, as well as prospective candidates in the May 2021 elections.

Cllr Su Aves from Devon County Council Children's Scrutiny Committee, who attended February's event, commented: "It is an unjust reality that students in Devon receive less funding per pupil than the national average and the pandemic has exacerbated the lack of resources in our schools and the achievement gap between students.

"As children went back into the classroom last week, this event with the Shadow Secretary will be a welcome opportunity for educators to discuss the state of education in Devon.

"We extend the invitation to any members of the public interested in working to make education better in Devon."

Members of the public can register for this free event by clicking here.

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