Evidence & briefings

A brief resume of how for over 80 years no Government has completely ended selection at 11 in England, despite the evidence of the need to do so

A brief resume of how for over 80 years no Government has completely ended selection at 11 in England, despite the evidence of the need to do so

This history of selection policy was compiled by Margaret Tulloch. Margaret was co-founder of Comprehensive Future, the secretary of the Campaign for ... Read more

A brief resume of how for over 80 years no Government has completely ended selection at 11 in England, despite the evidence of the need to do soJoanne Bartley2024-08-14T10:39:26+00:00

What is a modern day ‘secondary modern’ school?

What is a modern day ‘secondary modern’ school?

I'm writing this based on my experience as a governor in a 'non-selective school in a highly selective area.' This mouthful of ... Read more

What is a modern day ‘secondary modern’ school?Joanne Bartley2024-05-22T16:39:08+00:00

Research about the 11-plus and children’s mental health and wellbeing

Research about the 11-plus and children’s mental health and wellbeing

To complement our Facts, Figures and Evidence about Grammar Schools evidence check, this is a summary of evidence about the mental health ... Read more

Research about the 11-plus and children’s mental health and wellbeingJoanne Bartley2023-06-26T09:51:23+00:00

Time’s Up for the Test interviews people to seek views on the 11-plus

Time’s Up for the Test interviews people to seek views on the 11-plus

The Time's Up for the Test campaign interviewed a range of people about the problems of grammar schools and 11-plus selection. They ... Read more

Time’s Up for the Test interviews people to seek views on the 11-plusJoanne Bartley2023-01-31T16:50:32+00:00

The development of selective and comprehensive education

The development of selective and comprehensive education

CF Patron, Demitri Coryton, has published an interesting paper looking at the history of the development of selective and comprehensive education. He ... Read more

The development of selective and comprehensive educationJoanne Bartley2023-01-23T16:41:11+00:00

Director of OECD says, there is “no positive correlation between early selection and better overall academic outcomes”

Director of OECD says, there is “no positive correlation between early selection and better overall academic outcomes”

Andreas Schleicher of the OECD Education Journal spoke to Andreas Schleicher, Director of Education and Skills Directorate at the OECD, and ... Read more

Director of OECD says, there is “no positive correlation between early selection and better overall academic outcomes”Joanne Bartley2022-10-12T13:57:58+00:00

Listening to the silenced majority

Listening to the silenced majority

For thousands of children and their families, the wait for 11+ results will come to an end within the next week. Unlike ... Read more

Listening to the silenced majorityJoanne Bartley2022-10-10T11:22:10+00:00

Four charts that show the flaws of the Buckinghamshire 11-plus test

Four charts that show the flaws of the Buckinghamshire 11-plus test

The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) have commissioned research to investigate the performance of different groups of children in the Secondary Transfer Tests ... Read more

Four charts that show the flaws of the Buckinghamshire 11-plus testJoanne Bartley2022-10-05T14:35:37+00:00

Facts, Figures and Evidence about Grammar Schools

Facts, Figures and Evidence about Grammar Schools

Facts and figures about grammar schools There are 163 grammar schools in England. Around 5% of secondary pupils in England attend a ... Read more

Facts, Figures and Evidence about Grammar SchoolsJoanne Bartley2024-10-07T09:21:55+00:00

How Members of Parliament respond to evidence in relation to secondary selective education

The Impact of Research Evidence on Education Policy: How Members of Parliament respond to evidence in relation to secondary selective education Authors: Alan ... Read more

How Members of Parliament respond to evidence in relation to secondary selective educationJoanne Bartley2021-03-24T09:53:21+00:00

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