PISA highlights the problem of academic selection
Andreas Schleicher The latest results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have been released. Professor Andreas Schleicher, Director ... Read more
Does no one care about the Rights of the Child?
In June 2023 The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child wrote a report listing observations about the UK, among which ... Read more
The introduction of secondary education for all from the passage of the Education Act 1944
Demitri Coryton, CF patron, and Editor of Education Journal Review has kindly shared his paper on the introduction of secondary education for ... Read more
News round-up: Grammar school off-rolling, Guernsey grammar school is now non-selective,and more
Grammar school head guilty of misconduct A head of a grammar school that kicked out lower-performing sixth-formers has been found guilty of ... Read more
Parents, pupils and teachers needed for moving to secondary school advisory group
Comprehensive Future is assisting psychologists from two leading universities to study the transition from primary to secondary school. The research project will ... Read more
New research shows higher attaining pupils are more likely to receive top GCSE grades at comprehensive schools
New research suggests there is “no evidence” selective school systems have a positive effect on pupil outcomes, and those who don’t get ... Read more
Evaluation of Grammar School Heads Association work shows a tiny 0.7% increase in disadvantaged pupils
A memorandum of understanding between the Grammar School Heads Association (GSHA) and the DfE has been in place between 2018 and 2022, ... Read more
Grammar School Heads’ Association and DfE water down inclusion plans
Schools Week reports that the government appears to have 'watered down' its agreement with grammar schools to admit more disadvantaged pupils. A ... Read more
United Nations Committee says the UK should phase out grammar schools
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has written a report making observations on the rights of children in United Kingdom ... Read more
News round-up: attainment gaps widen when schools are segregated, secrecy about grammar school plans, and more
The link between attainment gaps and segregated schools Professor Stephen Gorard has written about the link between social segregation within schools and ... Read more