Will the reduced role of local authorities in educational provision and the increasing role of a «middle tier» between schools and government present critical challenges in this respect in the future? (thenferblog.org)
2) I have challenged Government ministers in private on their approach to schools and the diminishing role of local authorities. (socialliberal.net)
Questions about the future role of local authorities in schools went unanswered as Nicky Morgan faced a grilling from MPs about plans to convert all schools into academies. (schoolsweek.co.uk)