NO - Tim Collins, shadow education secretary
Charles Clarke must be the only man in Britain who thinks putting more unruly pupils into schools will improve discipline. Using good schools as a dumping ground for the problems of failing schools is an example of old Labourism at its worst. He has now revealed his determination to stamp out excellence in our schools. What is clearly needed is an innovative approach to school discipline that will allow well-behaved pupils to study and disruptive pupils to get the attention they need to improve their lives.
YES - Margaret McGowan, adviser with the Advisory Centre for Education
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