21st Century Schools: A World-Class Education for Every Child

The Children's Plan sets out the Government's ambition to make England the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up. World class schools, and world class standards for every community, are central to realising this ambition.

Schools rightly see their central purpose as preparing children and young people for life. An excellent 21st century school will be driven by the determination to do the best for every child and deliver excellent personalised education and development.

This document describes how the entire school system will need to change, and how individual schools will need to look beyond traditional boundaries, be outwards facing and work in close partnership with young people, parents, other schools, colleges, universities and with other children’s services.

Schools are encouraged to take part in the consultation, and can respond by visiting the link below to give their views on what changes are needed in order to deliver this vision.

Visit the DCSF Consultations website to respond