The most appealing aspect of an often bizarre Conservative election platform was the proposal to make it far easier for new schools to enter the state-funded sector. Under Tory proposals, anyone who passes regulatory muster can set up a school and bid to attract pupils, who will come neatly packaged with state funding. The Conservatives want to expand dramatically the range of choices, introducing new, innovative schools and perhaps reinvigorating older schools with the bracing winds of competition. But will it work?
英国保守党的竞选政纲常常有些异想天开,但其中最具吸引力的一项提议,是大大降低新学校享受财政拨款的教育领域的难度。根据保守党的提案,任何通过监管机构审批的人都能成立学校招生,而学生们均将获得政府资助。保守党希望明显扩大选择范围,引入创新型新学校,也许还能通过良性竞争,让老一些的学校重新焕发活力。但这管用吗?