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Trevor Phillips/Education

Asked what the Prime Minister thought about Trevor Phillips’ comments regarding the performance of black children in school, the PMOS replied that what was important was to take note of the figures. The figures had shown some progress, but it had been recognised that there was still an issue of under performance. There had been some progress made in recent years, but we wanted to see that continue. The PMOS said that the proportion of Black Caribbean/Black African/Other pupils achieving five or more A* – C Grades at GCSE grade had improved by more than 2.5% against the average improvement of 1.2%. Obviously, there was a lot more to do, but there was some progress being made.

Asked what the Prime Minister thought about the separation of black boys in class, the PMOS said that different people would take different views on the subject, and Mr. Phillips was entitled to express his view. What was important was to concentrate on whether progress was being made, and turn it around. Some progress was being made, but it was important to concentrate on what was happening in the classrooms.

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