We have just entered 2019 and the debate about grammar schools shows no sign of abating. Since Theresa May looked into overturning the ban on new grammar schools there has been much hand wringing from critics who claim they do not help poorer children. Their arguments are often based on the very small number of…
There has been much debate in the media this week about the growing industry of tuition. As an owner of two tuition centres, I don’t see this as an indication of wealthy parents trying to buy their child success. Rather, in my view, the clamour for tuition is a sad indictment of the failure of…
It was one of the boldest speeches to come from a Secretary of State for Education for a long time – and it had a vision that will benefit all children. Damien Hinds’ vision for education gives schools the freedom to do what is right for the children and parents they are serving. It focussed…
Firstly, let me congratulate every student who has achieved what they need in their GCSE results today – and to those that haven’t do not feel too disheartened; many opportunities await you in your life. Much has been made about these new ‘tougher’ GCSEs but as far as I can see they still fulfil a…
Further evidence of the demand for grammar school places has been revealed in newly released government data. It shows there are 11,000 more grammar school pupils in England now than there were in 2010. And if the current rate of growth continues, the equivalent of 24 extra grammar schools will have been added by 2021…