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Grammar schools should not be ‘taboo’ says Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson today called for more grammar schools at The Mayor’s Education Conference. Speaking at City Hall, the Mayor...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Opinion

Developing enterprising skills can never be a quick-fix

Global Entrepreneurship Week is a good start, but it’s not enough to teach young people all the skills they...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Opinion

Is that apple for teacher an old custom or a bribe?

Schools must not ignore the Bribery Act but a few simple steps should make it easy to avoid running...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Opinion

Why the NGA is on a mission to improve human resources in schools

School governors often spend more time governing than trustees in many other charities. Are staffing issues to blame? This...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Cash boost for Troops to Teaching after slow start

Funding for a scheme to encourage former soldiers and other service personnel to train as teachers is to be...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

New DfE building plans include gym and space for art collection

– £45-50m tendered for upgrade of Old Admiralty Building in Whitehall to house up to 1,600 staff – DfE...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Teacher banned for embellished CV

A teacher has been banned from the classroom after he lied about his GCSE grades and past experience when...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
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Governor ‘prejudice’ denies women top posts

Prejudice among some governing bodies are stopping women becoming headteachers, a charity warns. The Future Leaders Trust says that...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
News

Trust chairs should walk before they run, says commissioner

People who want to chair the company board of multi-academy trusts should consider taking a more junior position first,...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden