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
Politics

Labour would appoint Sir Kevan Collins as school standards tsar

Collins said the 'challenges facing our schools will be severe and require a fresh approach from a new government...

Schools Week Reporter
Schools Week Reporter
Politics

Enough spare classrooms to meet Labour nursery pledge

Party has said it would spend £140 million converting spare classrooms into nurseries at 3,334 primary schools

Samantha Booth
Samantha Booth
Politics

Three policies to put coastal schools on a course to success

Coastal schools continue to face very specific challenges that require a new approach - and the same approach would...

JL Dutaut
Seamus Murphy
Politics

We’ll give Labour time to reach right decision on pay, unions say

September pay deal is first major decision facing Bridget Phillipson following expected Labour win

Freddie Whittaker
Freddie Whittaker