article_snippet: Free schools were introduced in 2010 to allow parents and community groups to set up parents and community groups own schools.
article_snippet: In a speech in London, Cameron said: 'If you vote Conservative, you will see the continuation of the free schools programme at the rate you've seen in the last three years. '
article_snippet: Mrs Morgan, the Education Secretary, said: 'Free schools give pupils the chance to attend an excellent local school. '
article_snippet: Free schools are providing more choice than ever before to parents and ensuring that children have access to a high-quality school place and the best possible education that prepares children for life in modern Britain.'
article_snippet: Free schools were introduced in 2010 to allow parents and community groups to set up parents and community groups own schools.
article_snippet: In May 2012 his said: 'It's my belief that we could move to that situation but at the moment it's important to recognise that the free schools movement is succeeding without that element
article_snippet: Mr Cameron's plans for an expansion of free schools came as a report by the centre-right think tank Policy Exchange claimed they are raising standards for all pupils in areas where they open, even for children who do not attend they.
article_snippet: a report by the centre-right think tank Policy Exchange claimed they are raising standards for all pupils in areas where they open, even for children who do not attend them suggested that the competitive effect created by a free school leads to improved academic standards in nearby under-performing schools.
highlights_snippet: Free schools can be opened by parents, charities and teaching groups .
  