The OSA look away from 11-plus unfairness
The annual report of the Chief Schools Adudicator mentioned a number of complaints about Bucks 11-plus tests. The report said, ‘Some of ... Read more
Damian Hinds is ‘enthusiastic’ about expanding grammar schools, with 3 new ‘annexe’ schools possible
Damian Hinds announced in an interview at the weekend that selective schools have his ‘enthusiastic’ backing to expand, suggesting that funding might ... Read more
Rachel Reeves MP on comprehensive education
We interviewed Rachel Reeves MP about her book 'Alice in Westminster' a biography of Alice Bacon, one of the twentieth-century's most remarkable politicians. ... Read more
Damian Hinds needs to consider the human cost of selection
Comprehensive Future has sent Damian Hinds a letter inviting him to meet parents to discuss the problems of 11-plus selection. The letter ... Read more
The OECD believe comprehensive education promotes pupil resilience
New research by the OECD suggests that countries offering comprehensive education create better conditions for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds to build resilience. ... Read more
The 11-plus and children’s emotional wellbeing
It's Children's Mental Health week and we support this initiative which highlights the importance of children's emotional wellbeing. We feel that there is ... Read more
News round-up : 11-plus scores, ‘annexe’ grammar schools, and good news in Guernsey
James Coombs is fighting 11-plus secrecy James Coombs is challenging the secrecy around 11-plus scoring methods and the Guardian interviewed him about ... Read more
How we overcame selection in Guernsey
Tim Langlois writes about the successful campaign to end the 11-plus in Guernsey. There will be no 11-plus test in Guernsey ... Read more
Guernsey campaigners celebrate the end of the 11-plus
Tim Langlois, Connie Armstrong and Sarah Buck from Guernsey campaign group W.I.S.E Guernsey primary school pupils are awaiting the results ... Read more
Should 11-plus scores be secret? A tribunal hearing decides
James Coombs challenged the secrecy of 11-plus test scoring in a tribunal hearing last week. Judge Kennedy weighed up evidence for six ... Read more