20 Quotes by Ruth Kelly

There's the odd case ... where a school stays in special measures for four, five or even six years. And that just can't be right,

If levels are not sustained, the quality will go down when the money goes,

If there hasn't been significant progress after a year, then the local authority and the school ought to consider a more radical option.

I know everyone says, how does she do it?

Clearly people have their own fortunes to make.

I came here to do a job which is about raising standards in schools.

I deeply regret the worry and concern that has been caused to parents over the last few days.

I am absolutely clear that the scandal of junk food served every day in school canteens must end. So today I can announce that I will ban low-quality reprocessed bangers and burgers high in fat, salt and sugar being served in schools, from next September.

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