Politics

Starmer cabinet would be most comprehensively educated ever 

More than 8 in 10 members of the shadow cabinet went to comprehensive schools

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker
Politics

‘She makes me feel hopeful for the profession’

It’s a dream come true for any teacher to have a pupil go on to make a powerful impact...

Jessica Hill
Jessica Hill
Politics

5 big schools policy hurdles for the next government

Politics guru Sam Freedman and trust boss Lucy Heller set out the education changes coming, and the hurdles

Jack Dyson
Jack Dyson
Politics

Labour will ‘turn the tide’ on child poverty, says ex-PM Brown

Rayner also says issue will be 'responsibility of the whole cabinet' to resolve

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Politics

Gove’s ‘hero’ academy trust founder switches to Labour

Lord Harris says Tories 'no longer party of high standards' and Labour are now for those who 'care about...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Politics

Not in poll position: Tory edu MPs facing election wipeout

How are the polls shaping up for the current education politicians, those hoping to take their jobs, and the...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Politics

Changing perceptions of Alternative Provision – one MP at a time

Politicians are typically ignorant of AP so we invite them to spend a day with us to challenge their...

JL Dutaut
Charlotte Barton
Politics

Six policies for the ‘hidden’ children with health needs

Out of sight and often forgotten, pupils whose health keeps them out of school need better support

JL Dutaut
Cath Kitchen
Politics

Five policies to drive inclusion and get the best from AP

If central government can’t solve our problems, we must be empowered to find and implement our own solutions

JL Dutaut
Robert Gasson