The run up to a general election often trots out the good, the bad, and the ugly, of education policy. We know that what sells to the voter on the …
Rosy Retrospection & Education in the Election
“Memoria praeteritorum bonorum” [‘The past is always well remembered’] Roman saying The general election is a matter of a few short weeks ago. For those of us in education, we …
Grammar Schools – Some Evidence
Image via Edudatalab: Grammar School Briefing – September 2016 This week I have undertaken the government consultation, ‘Schools That Work for Everyone’. Now, if you know even a smidgen about …
Grammar Schools and Political Posturing
So grammar schools are back and their symbolism is proving to be potent for our Prime Minister. Theresa May has quickly sought to define her premiership as a new dawn for social …
Should We Bring Back Grammar Schools?
Just under a quarter of a century ago, I failed the 11+. I’ll admit, the experience was less than cataclysmic for my skinny pre-teen self. I remember being asked by …