“Deep cuts” may be required to fund free schools
The Institute for Fiscal Studies issued a stern warning this week about the “deep” cuts required to fund the Coalition Government’s roll out of free schools.
Jo Thomas-Corr
Johanna writes on education policy; she is a freelance writer and journalist, was formerly arts editor of City Am newspaper, and has written on education, religion and business, and is currently writing her first novel, set in a state school.
Teachers cheer exit of Balls, but what will they make of Gove?
Teachers have cheered the exit of Ed Balls – one of the most unpopular education secretaries in recent history – but what will they make of Michael Gove?
Vote 2010: Education
Never before has schools policy been so important; the election debate could very well be sealed if the Tories get in and manage to dismantle the state system.
Tories’ schools policies raise more questions than answers
Many will be left wondering how the Tories can make theiur education plans a reality when their pledges raise more questions than they answer.
Tories heading to wrong destination over use of education data
How should we rate which schools are best? It is one of the biggest questions for those writing education policy.
“Resounding endorsement” of Labour’s record on education
Labour’s record on education received a ringing endorsement last night at a pre-election debate, with opposition parties and the public praising its record.
Questions for Michael Gove on the Tories’ schools policies
The Conservative education policy has raised many pertinent questions and failed to acknowledge others. Left Foot Forward poses key questions for Michael Gove.
Faith schools improve social cohesion. Discuss…
Faith schools, by and large, work. They are popular with parents, achieve better grades and are perceived to be strong on discipline and pastoral care.
Questions remain over Tory “free schools” plans
The Tories are facing fresh questions over their plans to roll out hundreds of “free schools” after Ed Balls this week branded them “unworkable” at a time of spending cuts.
NUT says Ofsted report gives “misleading impression” standards are in decline
The NUT have hit back at criticisms made by Ofsted in its annual report; the schools watchdog has itself come under fire in recent days.