How the 11-plus ended in Northern Ireland
The headline looks great, but it's too early to tell whether Northern Ireland's Transfer Test has been cancelled for good, or whether ... Read more
News round-up: Academics criticise ‘Wild West’ 11-plus, selection questioned around the world, and more
Academics call for 11-plus scrutiny Senior academics in education have signed CF's open letter calling on Gavin Williamson to make 11-plus test ... Read more
Academics question why the 11-plus exam escapes scrutiny
Senior academics in education have signed an open letter calling on Gavin Williamson to make 11-plus test results accessible for research. An ... Read more
What’s the plan for the 11-plus in 2021?
Most 2021 exams have been cancelled, with Boris Johnson saying it would not be "fair" for them to go ahead. It's easy ... Read more
News round-up: Exams cancelled, but what about the 11-plus?
Exams in England cancelled - but what about the 11-plus? The pandemic means another national lockdown and schools switching to remote learning, ... Read more
Comprehensive Future welcomes John Bercow and Danny Dorling as patrons
Comprehensive Future is delighted to announce that Danny Dorling and John Bercow are to become patrons. Danny Dorling is the Halford Mackinder ... Read more
Highlights of the ‘Is there a comprehensive future?’ webinar
Our recent webinar featured four excellent education commentators, Dr Mary Bousted, Danny Dorling, John Bercow and Thelma Walker. We've created clips of ... Read more
Watch our webinar ‘Is there a comprehensive future?’
Our webinar on Thursday December 10th proved hugely popular, and our speakers offered thoughtful and inspiring views on the direction of comprehensive ... Read more
Comprehensive Future webinar sees John Bercow outline why “grammar schools are unhealthy and must go.”
John Bercow, the former Speaker of the House of Commons, has written an opinion piece in the Guardian explaining why he no ... Read more
Our webinar on December 10th: Is there a comprehensive future?
We have an exciting line-up of speakers for our Zoom panel event on December 10th at 6pm, "Is there a comprehensive future?" ... Read more