Labour Supports Academies

With Academies and trusts being discussed in Southampton, Labour has proposed further expansion of such schools. Lord Adonis, the schools minister, claimed the "all-through" approach was the way to boost standards.

Privately sponsored academies and trust schools are set to create links with state primaries like those between preparatory and secondary schools in the independent sector.

Academies remain in the state sector, but are independent of local councils and accept sponsorship from private firms or charities.