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
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
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
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
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