General Chat

I dont have a problem with private education,each to their own and of course their pockets. but what I do have a problem with is that she is and a labour minister,I do think its rather hypocritical. If she was Mary Bloggs from Derby,not a problem!

I agree with Jean, I'd do what was best for my child, if Ruth Kelly thought it best her child went to a different school, and if that involved funding, and if she could afford that - then I have no problem with that.

Just what one would expect.........absolute hypocrisy. When she was Education Secretary, she was forever trumpeting the wonders of the State system.......... If this Government hadn't disbanded the units which deal with children with dyslexia, there would be facilities for all. My OH's grandson is dyslexic...........he was able to attend a junior state school which had a separate unit for dyslexic children, although most of their days were spent in regular classes. The unit was closed recently.....so there is now nowhere in this district for similarly-affected children to be helped. Reg

Depending on the Learning disability, mild, moderate, severe, and it really is personal choice if you have the funds yea private, as a parent you want the best for your kids, but there is Gov funding available The Gov allocated funds to support peoples needs on an individual level, but really depends on the funding the local authority have in the pot, and it really is a post code lottery, some authorities are richer than others, but some peeps are not aware or informed of the Gov's white paper supporting people which say's all should be treated as individuals and Equal which is not the case but it is improving.

I agree Roxanne I heard it was because he had dyslexia. There are thousands of children out there with dyslexia but not all of them are in such a fortunate position. Sounds like a poor excuse to me and gives a very bad impression. Apparently Ruth Kelly is expected to give a statement later.

No Roxanne... it doesn't send out the right message but I would do exactly the same even though I say I don't believe in private education. oh dear what does that make me a hypocrite or a good mother lol Bit of both I suppose. Jean x.

I know what you are saying Roxanne and I agree that the facilities that she expects to get for her daughter at private school should be available to everyone. and that is what the government should be concerned with. however, as a parent, i can imagine that if I were in her shoes I too would want the best for my daughter. If she sent her child to a state school that would not make it any better for other children. But no, it does not send out the right message at all. Ann Glos

.she was right to send one of her children to private school? I have just read that the reason she sent her child to a private school is because the child has learning difficulties,I surpose in one respect you can understand it. But what about people that cant afford to send their child to a private school who also have learning difficulties,its not really sending out the right message,is it!! What do you think?