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What is a good education? Is it science-based, the ability to get a job, to be as well-bred as the Queen of England? Opinions vary hugely, but according to the Daily Telegraph, the British government has decided to make it a right. In her forthcoming speech to parliament, Elizabeth II will unveil “our”* government’s plan to create a set of pupil and parent “guarantees”. These will include “healthy eating, active lifestyles and mental wellbeing”. Parents, the London daily reports “will be able to complain directly to the Local Government Ombudsman if schools and councils fail to meet the guarantees.” They will also be able to take schools to court as a “last resort”. The UK Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) has attacked the plan. “School leaders are extremely concerned that these ‘guarantees’ will turn into a whingers’ charter for the more litigious parents”, said a spokesman.
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