Must-read Instilling co-operation into learningEducation policy paper for discussion at 2017 Co-operative Party Conference
2nd July 2020 We must guarantee support for young people with a disability in the transition to adulthood Johann Lamont Chair, Co-operative Party Scottish Parliament Group
8th May 2020 Childcare workers are everyday heroes – and they need more Government support Tulip Siddiq Shadow Minister for Early Years Government inaction has already put the childcare sector under unnecessary strain – proper engagement on how we move forward with the sector is now essential.
30th March 2020 Nurseries need more support and guidance to continue playing their vital role during Covid-19 Florence Eshalomi Labour & Co-operative MP for Vauxhall and Opposition Whip Last week I wrote to the Government asking for better support and guidance for the childcare sector and nursery workers - they provide a crucial role through this crisis and will be vital to regrowing our economy when the COVID-19 lockdown finishes,
3rd April 2019 Food poverty in UK schools is unacceptable Caitlin Prowle Youth Organiser The United Kingdom is one of the richest countries on earth. Our economy consistently ranks in the top 10 for size and development, and our richest populations increased their wealth by £66 billion in the last year alone. Take a look inside our country’s classrooms however and you will find a very different story.
18th January 2019 Credit unions: a serious, mainstream alternative to banks Richard McCready Political Officer This week the Scottish Parliament has debated credit unions and their contribution to Scottish society
27th September 2018 Academic or vocational learning—why not both? Emma Hoddinott Local Government Officer Young people will need a mix of academic and vocational skills to thrive in the workplace of the future. The co-operative movement is taking the first step towards making it happen.
5th March 2018 Apprenticeships must deliver a future for young people and our economy, not just headlines for the Government Tom Hayes Oxford City Councillor for St. Clement's Ward At the very time when it has never been more important for Britain to invest in the skills of young people and businesses, the Government have introduced a scheme which sets back both the quality and quantity of apprenticeships on offer.
22nd November 2016 Free online course: Economic Democracy: The Co-operative Alternative Donald George Via an open, free, self-paced course, we'll be exploring the co-operative alternative to economic business as usual.
20th May 2016 Co-operative AMs take key roles in Welsh Government Co-operative Party Labour & Co-operative Assembly Members have been appointed to key roles in the new Welsh Government
18th March 2016 Only 1 in 10 young people feel business is on their side – The Co-operative Group is working to change that Gavin Shuker This National Apprenticeships Week, a report by the Co-operative Group is bringing the opinions and voices of young people into the conversation.
16th March 2016 The Future of Co-operative Schools Co-operative Party Party General Secretary Claire McCarthy responds to plans to convert English schools to academies
22nd January 2016 Increasing awareness of co-operatives through the curriculum Shane Brogan Membership Manager
14th July 2014 Creating a level playing field for co-operative education Mervyn Wilson The Co-operative Party's work on the Deregulation bill is crucial in ensuring that this growing area of the movement has the chance to flourish
25th March 2014 Championing the development of co-operative schools Meg Munn There is a fast-growing political consensus around the benefits of co-operative schools. Today we have the opportunity to build on their success.
23rd October 2013 Westminster Hall debate on Co-operative Schools Co-operative Party A recent Westminster Hall debate reveals strong support for Co-operative schools from figures in both parties.
17th April 2013 Government challenged to support Co-operative education Joe Fortune General Secretary Meg Munn MP calls for Government support for Co-operative Schools
17th April 2013 Meg Munn MP: why I am bringing forward the Co-operative Schools Bill Meg Munn A Co-operative Schools Bill is the next landmark in the extraordinary story of co-operative education
11th September 2009 Ed Balls: We can expand the number of co-op trust schools to more than 200 over the coming year Ed Balls
Education Policy Submissions & FeedbackSubmissions to the Party’s education policy consultation, which form the basis of the 'Instilling co-operation into learning’ document. Includes responses from the NEC policy subcommittee
Instilling co-operation into learningEducation policy paper for discussion at 2017 Co-operative Party Conference