I was a union member in my youth as well and I went on strike, and I don't think it solved anything. It only made the situation worse for everyone involved. Michael Gove badlyinvolvemake Change image and share on social
Unfortunately, the real achievements of children on the ground became debased and devalued because Labor education secretaries sounded like Soviet commissars praising the tractor production figures when we know that those exams were not the rock-solid measures of achievement that children deserve. Michael Gove achievementchildcommissar share on social
The Government wants to give young people from every community the chance to learn about the heroism and sacrifice of our great-grandparents, which is why we are organising visits to the battlefields of the Western Front. Michael Gove battlefieldchancecommunity share on social
At the moment, I'm afraid that the discipline system doesn't give teachers the support that they need. One thing that I've been struck by is that the number of violent assaults on teachers increased last year. We need to be clear that teachers have the power they need in order to impose discipline. Michael Gove afraidassaultclear share on social
I think it's appropriate that we simplify, clarify and strengthen, so instead of this nebulousness, we have clarity and authority invested in teachers once more. Michael Gove authorityclarifyclarity Change image and share on social
I believed and hoped that we would be able to secure a deal with Europe which would enable us to amend free movement. Michael Gove amendbelievedeal Change image and share on social
A lot of schools benefit from parents who are first- or second-generation immigrants, who expect the best for their children. Michael Gove benefitchildexpect Change image and share on social
What we're doing now is we're saying that individual schools can spend the money on their own priorities, so that head teachers can decide what's truly important, because the big shift in approach on education that we're taking - which is different from what happened before - is that we trust teachers and we trust heads. Michael Gove approachbigdecide share on social
I'm not interested in defending the position of those who already have money, power and privilege. Michael Gove defendinterestmoney Change image and share on social