Reclaiming Education ‘An Education Programme For Labour’ on May 22nd
The Reclaiming Education Alliance is holding an event designed to engage with the Labour Party’s consultation on policy. It aims to build on ... Read more
Let’s ask Labour to end the 11-plus
The Labour Party has announced a wide-ranging consultation on its education policy. We believe that Labour must match its passionate opposition to ... Read more
News round-up : Evidence that grammar schools damage social cohesion and offer no better results than other schools
New research shows grammar schools damage social cohesion and make no difference to exam grades In a study of more than half a ... Read more
Sliding doors
By Claire Crome I remember it as if it were yesterday. 4.30pm, the sun was shining and we were sitting by the ... Read more
Essex 11-plus test found to have incorrectly assessed thousands of children
An Essex grammar school using an 11-plus test designed by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex (CSSE) has been told its ... Read more
What is the point of testing children at 10?
In a previous commentary piece I announced my separation from the world of evidence. I asked those who support selecting children by ... Read more
Local groups demand an end to the 11-plus, as new evidence shows the flaws of selective education
Groups from selective areas have written an open letter calling on their councils to end support for the 11-plus test. The campaigners ... Read more
Ofsted are the villains driving grammar school expansion
Ofsted are supposed to be an independent force for good in education, but they are harming our school system through their failure ... Read more
Ending selection made easy
David Chaytor Alan Parker’s proposals for new School Admissions Authorities and reforms to the 14-19 curriculum are logical and coherent. ... Read more
News round-up : Conservatives against selection, backdoor selection, and the OSA
Damian Hinds supports selection, but our video shows many Tories believe it's bad policy Recent press shows that Damian Hinds is "enthusiastic" ... Read more