Conservative Friends of Education

29/07/2025

🚨 Are UK schools shaping a generation of political extremists?
New research reveals a worrying rise in youth support for authoritarianism. Is our education system to blame? 🤔

📖 Read the full article to explore the impact of education on political views in the UK:
👉 https://bit.ly/41h3e7A

A growing number of young Britons are expressing support for authoritarian regimes over democracy—a trend raising serious concerns about the ideological influence of the UK education system. Drawing on recent surveys, this article explores the impact of education on political views in the UK and e...

23/07/2025

📢 NEW ARTICLE | Lowering the Voting Age to 16: Democracy or Gimmick?

Should we trust 16-year-olds with the vote before ensuring they receive a world-class education in civics and current affairs?

In our latest piece, we challenge the political and educational logic behind lowering the voting age—arguing that meaningful democratic participation must be underpinned by maturity, responsibility, and robust political literacy.

📖 Read now 👉 https://cfoe.co.uk/2025/07/20/lowering-voting-age-16-democracy-or-gimmick/

20/03/2025

📢 NEW: National Curriculum Review 2024 📢

The interim report raises major concerns about consultation, curriculum standards & teacher shortages. Will it shape the future of education—or miss the mark? 🔍 Read Tim Clark's analysis: https://cfoe.co.uk/2025/03/20/national-curriculum-review-2024/

10/03/2025

🐺 🐑 The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

Our latest article raises critical questions about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, currently advancing toward its third reading. Beneath the guise of "safeguarding," this legislation may pose a real threat to educational freedom and parental rights—particularly for faith communities and homeschooling families.

🔍 Dive into the full analysis here: https://bit.ly/3DvbrN6

11/02/2025

50 years since Margaret Thatcher became Conservative leader, her vision for education remains as vital as ever. She championed rigour, opportunity & discipline—rejecting socialist experiments in the classroom. A true defender of knowledge & aspiration.

14/01/2025

Stop Labour’s Educational Vandalism: Protect Excellence and Freedom in Education - Conservative Friends of Education 🔗 https://bit.ly/4airJ7U

25/11/2024

Doubling of Primary School Exclusions in the UK: A Call for Action
🔗 https://bit.ly/3B0lWGN

05/11/2024

🎉 Huge congratulations to Laura Trott on her appointment as Shadow Education Secretary! We look forward to working with her to shape the Party's approach to education.

05/11/2024

Labour’s Broken Promise on Tuition Fees: A Teacher’s Perspective on Student Debt and Political Integrity - Conservative Friends of Education - 🔗https://bit.ly/3YyBREa

16/09/2024

Standing with Our Armed Forces: Why We Must Oppose Labour’s VAT Hike on Private Schools. Read here: https://bit.ly/3Zm75QQ

15/09/2024

Labour’s next target will be grammar schools! 🚨 We must expand, not abandon, these pillars of academic excellence. Every child deserves the chance to thrive. Let’s protect choice and merit in education.

🔗 https://cfoe.co.uk/2024/09/14/after-targeting-private-schools-labour-will-set-its-sights-on-grammar-schools-we-must-expand-them-not-abandon-them/