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Why are the Conservatives intent on making every school into an academy? It’s not about standards, it’s all about...
The 2016 White Paper finishes the messy reforms began in 2010 to create a fully school-led system. I announced...
The first thing that is striking about the White Paper is the change of tone from Michael Gove’s era...
The government has announced it wants all schools to become academies by 2022. But what are they? Editor Laura...
The multi academy trust is an increasingly common form of school governance. Should governors embrace the change or make...
With the late inclusion of academies and free schools in new coasting schools legislation, schools could be passed around...
In 2011, two thirds of primary academies were standalone – but by 2015 65 per cent were in a...
Educationists often are asked to behave like used car salesmen to promote their wares, but always take a proper...
Many schools will be thinking about joining a trust or federation. This is probably a sensible response to rising...
