We propose to:

• judge priorities for public spending against our principles for shared investment in learning;

• provide funds for an additional 500,000 people in further and higher education;

• introduce individual learning accounts - linked to learning smart cards - to help people take responsibility for investing in their own learning;

• offer one million learning accounts a starter contribution of up to £ 150 each;

• implement our new arrangements for student support in higher education;

• help young people and adults in financial hardship to meet costs associated with learning, including through a new system for discretionary awards; and

• consult on our childcare strategy.