It is literally the case that learning languages makes you smarter. The neural networks in the brain strengthen as a result of language learning.
Michael GoveOne of reasons I was able to go to university was because of the sacrifices my family made.
Michael GoveI will take all the steps necessary to give the NHS at least another ยฃ100million per week by 2020.
Michael GoveChildren themselves know they are being cheated. Ultimately we owe it to our children. They are in school for 190 days a year. Every moment they spend learning is precious. If a year goes by and they are not being stretched and excited, that blights their life.
Michael GoveI will put my heart and soul into making sure that the care your son or daughter or mum or dad receives is the same I would want for my own family.
Michael GoveOne of the problems we've had is that the ICT curriculum in the past has been written for a subject that is changing all the time. I think that what we should have is computer science in the future - and how it fits in to the curriculum is something we need to be talking to scientists, to experts in coding and to young people about.
Michael Gove