Opinion

There’s more to free schools than just warm-strict discipline

The recent GCSE results have vindicated free schools for their tireless efforts, says Unity Howard. But there’s more to...

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UNITY HOWARD
Opinion

The ‘Forgotten Third’ deserve the dignity of a new type of qualification

In spite of decades of curriculum and qualifications reform, a third of 16-year-olds  in England are not awarded a...

John Dickens
ROY BLATCHFORD
Opinion

Gavin Williamson’s AP free schools promise won’t work unless…

The news that alternative provision (AP) will be a major focus of the free schools programme under the new...

John Dickens
CATH MURRAY
Opinion

Does the government’s school funding pledge actually stack up?

Back to school week often signals new beginnings and a renewed optimism for the year ahead. Seemingly, in the...

John Dickens
NATALIE PERERA
Opinion

What does Gavin Williamson’s leaked education plan mean for schools?

A leaked government document offers a glimpse at what the new education secretary wants for schools, but there’s no...

Freddie Whittaker
FREDDIE WHITTAKER
Opinion

Can statistics tell us if a school is inclusive?

Provision for SEND pupils is in the news again, but the story isn’t as simple as it seems, warns...

Freddie Whittaker
KAREN WESPIESER
Opinion

GCSE results 2019: Centre Variability – How Normal Are Your GCSE Scores?

GCSE results are out. Each year Ofqual produce boring-sounding variability charts.  They sound boring, but they show how many...

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LAURA MCINERNEY
Opinion

Pearson: We apologise for not being clear on BTEC changes – but it’s the right call

This week, tens of thousands of students receive their results for their Level 2 vocational qualifications and GCSEs. Our...

John Dickens
Cindy Rampersaud and Derek Richardson
Opinion

New rules on exam readers could become a headache for schools

A change in the rules on reading assistance in exams for pupils with special needs could cause a jump...

Freddie Whittaker
BARNEY ANGLISS