School superunion offers even more power to the far left
The merger of the National Union of Teachers and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers has created the largest education union in Europe. The National Education Union (NEU) clearly believes it is a force for good but experience suggests the far-left elements of...
Beware the aftershocks of the youthquake – it’s a bit more complicated than that
As we approach A-level Results Day—and in the shadow of the “youthquake” of the general election linked to Labour’s promises on university fee abolition—there has been considerable discussion about the ever-vexed question of university access. The Sutton Trust’s...
Thing to cut before the school curriculum: Call for Evidence
This article appeared on TES Last Monday we saw the fruits of Justine Greening’s scrabbling down the back of the metaphorical DfE sofa, with the announcement of additional cash for the schools budget in 2018/19 and 2019/20. It is intended to ensure real terms growth...
‘Free schools should be valued – they are changing education for the better’
Nick Clegg is attacking free schools on grounds that ignore both the intention and the impact of the programme. Seeking innovative practice wasn’t an afterthought, but a core aspect and one that’s yielded huge dividends In the aftermath of the 2017 general...
