The father of the 11-plus: the sorry tale of Cyril Burt
Why on earth do we still have the 11-plus? An education system, which splits children up when they are so young and ... Read more
Kent’s ‘satellite’ grammar school is educationally damaging, socially divisive and morally dubious.
By Phil Karnarvas ‘Contrary to the common good’ and ‘stuffed full of middle class kids’, grammar schools are educationally damaging, socially divisive ... Read more
Community schools for all
By Alastair Lichten Our Future Thoughts series of articles are opinion pieces designed to provoke debate, they represent the views of the author and ... Read more
Pardoning the Thanksgiving Turkey … and Social mobility
By Dr. Alan Bainbridge Our Future Thoughts series of articles are opinion pieces designed to provoke debate, they represent the views of ... Read more
A response to the HEPI Report on the Impact of Selective Secondary Education
By David Chaytor Our Future Thoughts series of articles are opinion pieces designed to provoke debate, they represent the views of the ... Read more
Educational Purpose: measurement or memories?
By Dr. Alan Bainbridge Our Future Thoughts series of articles are opinion pieces designed to provoke debate, they represent the views of the author ... Read more
Our two new reports
We have produced two new reports outlining policy proposals for ending 11-plus selection and creating fair school admissions. Melissa Benn, chair of ... Read more
School choice isn’t working
By Jo Bartley Our Future Thoughts series of articles are opinion pieces designed to provoke debate, they represent the views of the author and ... Read more
Selection at 11 – Time for a People’s Vote?
By David Chaytor Our Future Thoughts series of articles are opinion pieces designed to provoke debate, they represent the views of the author and ... Read more
Decision Time : A Plan for Fair Admissions
Comprehensive Future has produced a plan for school admissions reform which is co-authored by journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar and former School ... Read more