First among equals – Oxbridge-destined students need support, but not at the expense of others
First among equals â Oxbridge-destined students need support, but not at the expense of others COVID-19 has highlighted the urgent need for a more responsive education system that takes account of every studentâs needs â not just those among the academic elite⦠I can still vividly remember Michael Goveâs first speech to the House of Commons as Secretary of State for Education in 2010. A blast of oratory in which he charged the outgoing New Labour government of failing poor children with talent. During Labourâs 13 years in office, Gove thundered, on average only 4...