Opinion: Policy

Labour is sacrificing standards and choice for a quick fix

The schools bill aims to change the relationship between schools and local authorities to mitigate the SEND crisis –...

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Michael Johnson
Opinion: Policy

A four-step plan to tackle the exclusions crisis

Working with schools and other partners since 2021 to reduce exclusions for vulnerable groups has led us to this...

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Jason Arthur
Opinion: Policy

Parliament must seize its chance to fix school management

'De-layering' our uniquely top-heavy approach to education management is key to redressing our unbalanced accountability system

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Adrian Lyons
Opinion: Policy

The schools bill isn’t ‘vandalism’ – it should go even further

The bill’s provisions are the right response to systemic challenges, but two key provisions are missing that I will...

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Lord Jim Knight
Opinion: Policy

How ministers can transition schools from competition to collaboration 

Based on six decades of school improvement, here are practical ways government can support its ambition for a more...

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Les Walton
Opinion: Policy

STEM scheme cuts fly in the face of global AI leadership

Given the government's intent to become a world leader in AI, cutting crucial school support is an own goal...

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Severine Trouillet
Opinion: Policy

Five lessons from Behaviour Hubs – and why Labour should keep them

The Behaviour Hubs programme has highlighted best practice and provided a model for effectively meeting our biggest challenges

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Sam Strickland
Opinion: Policy

This schools bill is the wrong legislation at the wrong time

Hitting the reverse button in the face of new difficulties is a recipe for stifling innovation and holding back...

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Rebecca Leek
Opinion: Policy

What schools can (and can’t) learn from the world of startups

Ministers' well-meaning desire for action can't come at the expense of children's learning. A test-and-learn approach offers the right...

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Dr Calum Davey