Ruth Kelly situation shared by many parents - Teather

Commenting on reports that Ruth Kelly has sent one of her children to a private school, Liberal Democrat Shadow Education Secretary, Sarah Teather MP said:

"It's unfair to criticise a parent for choices they make for their individual child. But I do hope that Ruth and her colleagues will reflect on her personal experience and recognise hers was not a unique situation.

"Lots of parents find themselves in the same position, with local services unable to provide their children with the support they need.

"Ministers would do well to learn from their colleague's experience. We need a state system that caters for all pupils' needs, however special."