Will privately educated parents turn to 11-plus tutors now there’s VAT on school fees?
The press have been looking for evidence that Labour adding VAT to school fees has led to interest in grammar schools. Kent ... Read more
How fair is fair banding?
Schools can use 'fair banding' admission tests to ensure their intake reflects the 'ability' range of children nationally, or that of applicants, ... Read more
Think tank proposes reinstating tripartite education in Wales
A newly established centre-right think tank has argued that Wales should introduce selective education. The paper, written by Dr Ewan Lawry for ... Read more
Comprehensive Future’s Year in Review – 2024
By Dr Nuala Burgess, CF Chair A year seems to go very quickly when working and campaigning for education. Looking back, I feel ... Read more
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