Opinion

Why there is an ‘invisible’ quality to education

There is much more behind an academic grade than a child’s computational capacity or his mastery of the 3Rs...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Taking control of our own development

The future challenges of the education system almost all revolve around capacity. How will we create enough school places,...

Billy Camden
Billy Camden
Opinion

“School-to-school support is more important than ever”

In Nicky Morgan’s first major announcement since the election, the education secretary has declared she would accelerate plans to...

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott
Opinion

Let’s take a deep breath and make changes

A Conservative government with Nicky Morgan as secretary of state gives some chance of stability to allow schools to...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Why Morgan’s plan to fire heads of ‘coasting schools’ relies on imaginary people

So, what does the government’s new ‘coasting schools’ plan actually involve? Things we know: – As soon as a...

Nick Linford
Nick Linford
Opinion

Thoughts from after the election

The Conservatives have a clear majority. So what is the reality for school leaders, governors and teachers? Many of...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

It’s a chance to hit the accelerator

There are the challenges of securing sufficient places, teachers and funding, but with a majority government and an experienced...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

The system could be given the freedoms to be great

It looks like a busy five years for Nicky Morgan: 500 new free schools, an extra 17,500 maths and...

Nicky Phillips
Nicky Phillips
Opinion

Why we should focus on well-rounded young people – not exceptional grades

Earlier this week the headteacher of Lady Eleanor Holles School, Heather Hanbury, launched an attack at the state of...

Sophie Scott
Sophie Scott