The London Challenge

The London Challenge is a partnership between all those who seek more for London's young people. London's strength depends more than ever on its education system. Just as London is determined to be a world leader in other areas, so, through a unified effort, London can be established as a leader in education, a world class city for learning and creativity.

There is already a plethora of energy existing in the education system in London and when the very best of what is happening now in London's schools becomes the norm; when all London's resources and communities are fully engaged in the task of raising standards – then our aim will be realised.

The London Challenge strategy, Transforming London Secondary Schools, was launched on 12th May 2003 by the Prime Minister. It is a document outlining the London Challenge Strategy. Download the strategy document and the executive summary.

The strategy involves a range of work and has three crucial components:

• Transforming key London boroughs – Islington, Hackney, Haringey, Southwark and Lambeth
• Providing support for those schools on the frontline of breaking the link between disadvantage and low attainment
• Providing a better deal for London students, teachers, leaders and schools

For more information please visit The London Challenge website.