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Why have grammar schools become a symbol of social mobility when they make things worse for the many?

The grammar school debate is firmly back on the agenda thanks to a burgeoning campaign by Conservative MPs to…

Russell Hobby
Russell Hobby
Opinion

Safeguarding compliance – has the education recruitment sector been lucky so far?

The education sector spends millions, even billions (if you read some reports) per year on supply teachers and support…

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Nick Gibb is wrong about modern foreign languages

Boosting foreign language GCSE entries is not the way to improve our country’s language skills – but there is…

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Expert Contributor
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What to make of ‘British values’ in the aftermath of Brexit?

More than 37 headteachers and representatives of professional associations have signed an open letter to Justine Greening calling for a…

David Lundie
David Lundie
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Academy trust expenses claims: The dos and don’ts

It was hard not to be shocked by the Dispatches/Observer investigation into academy trust expenses and perks. The Department…

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Expert Contributor
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How to secure the right business partner for your school

Schools and businesses are increasingly being encouraged to establish partnerships.  Yet with so many different organisations to work with,…

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Expert Contributor
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A more balanced curriculum could lead us to a less poisonous class divide

The curriculum reforms of the current government are based on the idea that academic qualifications are a prerequisite for…

Ed Cadwallader
Ed Cadwallader
Opinion

Teaching myths, debunked

A new IPPR report, Beyond the Plateau, blames poor quality CPD for the fact that many teachers are not progressing to become the excellent…

Matt Hood
Matt Hood
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Automatic registration for pupil premium and priority in admissions: two policies for social mobility

The Institute for Fiscal Studies published a report today showing that two thirds of children classified as poor are poor despite…

Russell Hobby
Russell Hobby

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The plan seeks to solve a problem not of this government’s making – and in the meantime we must…

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Councils’ support of AP schools is proof they play a crucial role

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Are we asking the right questions on assessment?

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