Rebecca Harris MP has welcomed the news that more children are being taught in good or outstanding schools. New figures from Ofsted show that 60 more schools in Essex have been judged good or outstanding in their most recent inspection compared to 2015.

Across the country the proportion of all schools judged to be good or outstanding at their most recent inspection was 89 per cent – the highest proportion ever recorded – with both the proportion of primary and secondary schools judged at these ratings continuing to rise in every region of the country. As a result almost 1.8 million more children are now in good schools compared to 2010.

In Castle Point, parents benefit from a choice of many good school places. But we know there is more to do, and that’s precisely why we have set out plans to make more good school places available, to more parents, in more parts of the country, and harnessing the resources and expertise of universities, independent and faith schools.

Rebecca commented:

“Castle Point is lucky to have many wonderful schools filled with dedicated teachers and hardworking pupils. Robert Drake in Thundersley recently had an outstanding achievement in the 2016 phonics screening check. We want to build a country that works for everyone – and that means providing a good school place for every child, one that caters to their individual talents, abilities and needs. That’s why it’s great news that the latest figures show that 471 of schools in Essex are now rated good or outstanding. We are making sure every child can access high quality education, so that they have the opportunity to go as far as their talents will take them, regardless of their background.”