Once again, the progressives in our education system are determined to put untested theory above years of experience – and prevent schools from excluding any pupils. The initiative comes from the London borough of Southwark and is in response to its previously having a high exclusion rate. It seems that rather than try to reduce…
Two years ago the Department for Education introduced a new framework for the teaching of Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in secondary schools. The intent might have been understandable and welcomed, but the result is hard to understand and unwelcome. It has led to a variety of education ‘providers’ supplying schools with assets that include…
During the long summer holidays primary school children will lose ground – but parents can help. This is exacerbated by the fact children have already suffered lengthy periods away from school during the Covid pandemic are trying to catch up. A six week lay-off is not ideal from a teaching or learning point of view,…
Once again there is talk in the corridors of power about ending the ban on new grammar schools – but we’ve had many false starts before. While the Prime Minister is said to be in favour of selective education and the opening of more of these schools that lead to increased social mobility, his civil…
The standard of behaviour among children in Scotland’s schools is plummeting, a conference has been told. Delegates attending this year’s Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) conference spoke in doom-laden terms about the nation’s education. We can agree that the educational system is under pressure in Scotland due to Covid lockdowns and the problems of ‘unmotivated students with…