General Election 2010: an alternative manifesto for post-school education

Friday, 9 April 2010

We are calling on all parliamentary candidates in the general election to pledge themselves to our vision of post-school education.

That vision is founded on a fundamental belief in the intrinsic value of education as a force for the enhancement of the lives of individuals, the liberation of their talents and the realisation of a truly civilised, socially responsible, fair and prosperous society.

5 chances to support UCU’s vision for education:

  1. Will you support a high quality, publicly funded education system—at all levels of study—in which people are not deterred or prohibited by financial barriers?
  2. Do you agree that those who need a ‘second chance’ should be given the means, information and funding to access education?
  3. Do you agree that those who teach in education should receive the support, training and remuneration they deserve which should correspond with the contribution they make to individuals and society?
  4. Should the incoming government be committed to widening participation in education at all levels, founded on equality, diversity and social inclusion and provide funding to back up that commitment?
  5. Do you agree that lifelong learning should be a reality, not just a slogan?

Get your candidates’ pledge

UCU’s political team have produced a guide to lobbying the prospective parliamentary candidates in your area along with a condensed version of our education manifesto. This should give you everything you need to quiz your candidates on education issues and to ask them to commit to our agenda:

Full manifesto

The manifesto is part of the union’s campaign to get parliamentary candidates to clearly state their position on education to allow the public to make an informed choice at the next general election.

(.pdf) file type icon Click here to download UCU’s full manifesto (.pdf)

Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland short manifesto for the general election is available here:

2 Responses to “General Election 2010: an alternative manifesto for post-school education”

  1. 5 chances | Make Education Count writes:
    No. 1 — March 17th, 2010 at 1:47 pm

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  2. UK General Election: Alternative Manifestos « Human Rights in Ireland writes:
    No. 2 — April 14th, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    [...] The University and College Union’s Manifesto ‘Make Education Count’ is here. [...]

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