Imagine a school that takes the poorest and most disadvantaged children and turns them into exam-passing, confident young adults who are fit, ready and motivated for the world of work. Now imagine that the establishment – having failed to stop the school from opening in the first place – tries everything in its power to…
Many students now will be looking ahead to what they want to do when they have finished their education. Some children will be organising work experience and others will be deciding what A levels or other qualifications they will be taking. A small minority of children know for certain from an early age what it…
Former schools and education minister Nick Gibb has penned an article in the Telegraph in which he rightly points out the success of curriculum changes. He notes: “We have now had the results of the international PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) survey of the maths, reading and science attainment of 15-year-olds across 81 countries. It…
Reports about the goings on in Oasis Academy school in Sheerness, Kent have recently drawn the attention of the press for all the wrong reasons. Apparently, teachers have been subjected to racial slurs, threats of sexual violence and even death threats. Staff have been physically assaulted and have had to avoid chairs being thrown at…
The advance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already causing headaches for teachers, with students able to utilise the tech to complete homework and assignments. While AI could bring astonishing benefits to society, we must be aware of the problems it can cause. I have long advocated the importance of tests and exams for students so…