All children deserve the best education, wherever they live and whatever their background. Every family in Derbyshire Dales should be able to access a good school. I very much welcome the measures announced to create more places across the diverse school system, giving families greater choice and raising standards for pupils.
I can assure you that all schools are expected to be inclusive and fulfil their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010. All schools have a legal obligation to promote community cohesion and to teach a broad and balanced curriculum. They are required to promote fundamental British values and are inspected by Ofsted on their effectiveness at doing so. I firmly believe that every child deserves the best possible start in life and access to a good school place.