Upon the Education of the People
"Well now Janet, you're 11 years of age now, aren't you?" "Yes sir." "And therefore you've left the primary school and come ... Read more
House of Commons adjournment debate: Education Provision in South Buckinghamshire
In the House of Commons on Jan 14th, Joy Morrissey, the Conservative MP for Beaconsfield, secured an adjournment debate on the subject ... Read more
(Never) ending selection
By James Coombs Are we nearly there yet? In 1964 Harold Wilson’s government announced the end of selection. However, the task of ... Read more
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill brings admission reform
The Government has published draft legislation seeking to bring many reforms to the school sector. The headlines are understandably about the registration ... Read more
Kent: a school system that’s inclusive, child-centred, compassionate and evidence-led with a clear moral purpose
Kent County Council has opened a consultation into the 'Future of Education in Kent.' Its education strategy plan has somehow managed to ... Read more
Not the 11+
Time's Up for the Test has launched an alternative 11+ test. Try the quiz to check out your understanding of typical test ... Read more
Is Kent the most selective local authority in the UK?
By James Coombs Earlier this month campaigners from Time’s Up For The Test (TUFTT) organised a session in Canterbury to discuss ending ... Read more
AGM event: Celebrating the value of comprehensive education under a new government
Comprehensive Future's AGM panel event is a celebration of the comprehensive education success story. It will take place on Wednesday 20th November ... Read more
New OECD report highlights the fact selection is “not a good answer”
Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the OECD The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has published ... Read more
Court orders greater transparency over 11-plus test results
James Coombs has won his recent tribunal to access 11-plus 'raw scores' A recent court decision promises to make the ... Read more