The debate, which took place in the Lords Grand Committee Room on March 4, highlighted the diversity and variety of schools within the independent education sector. Discussion in the media and politics tends to be dominated by a few large, famous independent schools. Little attention is paid to the great work done by hundreds of smaller, less well-known schools up and down the land. In opening the debate, Alistair Lexden sought to redress the balance. Follow the link to his speech…