Opinion: Policy

Three proposals to fix our fractured school system

Schools structures may not seem like a priority but political failure to grasp the nettle is costly and diverts...

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Tom Richmond
Opinion: Policy

Why stop at health? Passport data would be useful too

After Labour’s ‘big brother’ proposal to link health and education data, Tim Leunig suggests we can – and should...

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Tim Leunig
Opinion: Policy

The dangerous policy blind spot that’s driving workload

Policy makers have become so school-centric they can’t see the willing army of support under their noses. I know....

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Andrew Otty
Opinion: Policy

When it comes to childrens’ success, Money Matters

As a new report is launched in parliament on the effects of a Manchester pilot, Jackie Crouch reflects on...

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Jackie Crouch
Opinion: Policy

Social mobility demands we learn more about no-excuses schools

Critics of no-excuses schools need more evidence for their criticisms, while policy makers should look more closely at...

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Rob Wilson
Opinion: Policy

Tutoring should be a permanent feature of our education system

Dedicated funding in the spirit of pupil premium would ensure tutoring’s benefits don’t return to being the preserve...

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Munira Wilson MP
Opinion: Policy

Could Brighton lead a revaluation of parental choice?

A consultation from the Labour-run council could lead to admissions changes that level the playing field of choice and...

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Sara Bragg
Opinion: Policy

Schools are alone to spell out a vision in the age of permacrisis

It's clear political vision is lacking and unlikely to materialise, so schools must take it on themselves

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Adam Seldon
Opinion: Policy

Free schools proved the power of innovation. We need more of it

The greatest impact of the free schools programme was embodying a spirit of innovation that our system needs more...

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Hilary Spencer and Carly Mitchell