As part of plans to boost skills, the party also said it will restore education maintenance allowance for college students and restore student grants for university students.
Labour said the plans will be funded with £19.4bn that will be raised by reversing the Conservative Party's cuts to corporation tax. Labour has previously said that extending free school meals to all primary age children will be funded by levying VAT on private school fees.
Angela Rayner, Labour's shadow education secretary, said: "Our plans for a new national education service show there is a clear choice at this election.
"Between the Tories who have broken their promises to parents and children, or a Labour party with a real plan for education for the many not the few.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
