Political Interviews

A selection of political interviews from past issues of Attain.

A Failure of Responsibility?

Former Schools' Minister, Lord Adonis, feels independent schools missed a golden opportunity to become involved with academies. He explains to Attain's Editor why he feels they are 'too timid'. More...

A New Deal for Education?

With a general election just around the corner, Attain's Editor looks at the education policies proposed by the Conservatives - what could we expect from a Conservative government and how would it affect your child? More...

The Conservative Future?

Many commentators believe that the next general election will see the election of a Conservative Government. What will this mean for education? Attain put its questions to Michael Gove MP and assesses the answers. More...

The View from Government

Lord Adonis, Education Minister for Schools at the Department for Education & Skills, talks to Attain about current Government policy towards the independent sector. More...

A Conservative Future

Nick Gibb, Shadow Minister for Schools, wants to make the state sector as good as the independent; he hates political correctness and extols competitiveness. Is this the model for education in the future? More...

Liberalising Education

Sarah Teather entered Parliament in 2003 and quickly rose to become the Liberal Democrat Shadow Minister for Education. She talks to Attain about her views on the role of independent education. More...