Development

We know what works: high standards, good discipline & a knowledge-rich curriculum, combined with strong accountability and proper support for teachers. Whoever takes office on 13th December would do well to strengthen & deepen the last decade’s reforms. policyexchange.org.u…

New report by @BenMcAleenan proposes establishing a Natural Capital Commission which will set out land, water, ecological and forestry priorities, alongside a new Forestry Act #Bigger BetterForests policyexchange.org.u…

We'd like to see govt encourage the construction sector to use more British timber, setting a target for 40% of new housing starts in England, Wales & Northern Ireland being timber frames by 2025 (in Scotland it is already over 80%) #BiggerBetterForests policyexchange.org.u…

We are! Read @BenMcAleenan;s #BiggerBetterForests here: policyexchange.org.u… twitter.com/VasternT…

RT @IGMansfield In 2009, Scotland led England in maths and reading and was just one point behind on science. Now, England is ahead on all three. This week's #PISA rankings vindicate England's school reforms - but there is still more to do. My thoughts here. policyexchange.org.u…