THE TORIES new wonder scheme of nursery vouchers will do nothing for quality education. The vouchers will not increase provisions, training or parental choice.
In fact the vouchers are the first step in the privatisation of education. It is the thin end of a thick wedge.
They are only for four year olds and for a part time place. Existing places for three year olds will be put in danger. The money for the vouch. ers will be taken from the local authority budget, and will not cover the cost of a part time place in a state Three year olds will be put in danger Many authorities are opposing the scheme, and lain Mills, a Tory rebel plans to table an amendment which would allow local authorities to withOnly Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea Wandsworth and Nor. folk have agreed to the scheme.
Nurseries are only the beginning. ful they will be used in other parts of the education system such as further education.
The Campaign Against Vouchers in Education (CAVE) has been estab lished by teachers and parents.
• Demonstrate against vouchers, Saturday, March 16. 12.00 Battersea Park, March to Central Hall. West-