Lib Dem plans for education to be launched

Liberal Democrats are gearing up to officially launch their new package of education education policies which aim to offer long-term proposals to invest in every child from their first day in childcare, through their time at school, to their last day at university.

The policies will be a key plank of the party's manifesto at the next election, just as education has been in past elections. It is through education that we can break down the barriers to social mobility and truly create an opportunity society in Britain. We can train our young people to be productive members of our economy - filling skills gaps for industry and competing in the global economy.

With increased childcare, smaller class sizes and greater funding for the
most disadvantaged, we will ensure that we provide the best education for our
children. With the abolition of tuition fees we will ensure that students
are no longer crippled by debt and with greater support for adult education
we will support life long learning.