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Opinion. Discusses the British government White Paper `Excellence in Schools,' launched by Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett. Universal acclaim of the educational reforms set out in the document; Scope of the education team's ambition and their understanding of how different elements of policy interact; Recognition that some people need government support.

Presents British Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett's foreword to the White Paper `Excellence in Schools,' which outlined the Labour government's plans on education reform. Policy principles; Policy focus; Literacy; Standards and accountability; Comprehensive principle; Teaching; Pupil achievement; Partnership; School admissions.

Reports on the evangelical thrust of the launch by Education Secretary David Blunkett of the British Labour government's White Paper `Excellence in Schools' which outlined plans on educational reforms. Video recording of launch; Policies for not-yet-conceived children; School inspection reforms; Idealism and pragmatism of document; Initial reactions to document.