Andrew Dismore

Transfer of Education Powers

Question No: 2599 / 2012

Andrew Dismore

Have you discussed with the boroughs your proposals for a transfer of education powers from DfE to you?

Written response from the Mayor

I have stated that I would like to play a more strategic role in supporting education in London. I have been working on a range of educational issues with London Councils in relation to education, including on school places planning, the impact of the new bursary fund and better transitions to the job market. In addition to the boroughs responding to my independent Education Inquiry’s call for evidence, there will be further discussions with London Councils in the lead up to the Education Inquiry publishing their report this autumn.