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Posts Tagged: Department for Education

Nadhim Zahawi: Skills, schools, and families are my focus as I carry forward our proud legacy of reform

My Conservative predecessors have made possible to achieve the best education system in the world.

By Nadhim Zahawi MP | 1 April 2022

Will Zahawi’s bid to tidy up the education system betray the original spirit of Gove’s reforms?

Uniform status and mandatory hours seem like a step away from the animating spirit of free schools.

By Henry Hill | 29 March 2022

Tim Brighouse: What over one hundred expert witnesses told us about the state of English schools

Our new book draws on a vast breadth of experience to make more than 40 recommendations for reform.

By Tim Brighouse | 28 February 2022

Khadeem Duncan-Banerjee: School reform. Why we need more and better multi-academy trusts.

Policy-makers should explore they should explore how to utilise such sponsors as philanthropists, businesses and charities.

By Khadeem Duncan-Banerjee | 14 February 2022

Robert Halfon: The Government’s education recovery funding has created another North-South divide

Plus: Why the number of ghost children should worry us. And: the Treasury should target social media companies to protect youngsters.

By Robert Halfon MP | 9 February 2022

Michelle Donelan: This government will ensure universities deliver real social mobility

New reforms will mean academic institutions change their focus to getting on rather than just getting in.

By Michelle Donelan MP | 24 November 2021

Robert Halfon: Reshuffles. The soreness of being sacked. And how to bounce back.

As a Committee Chair, you can campaign for the things you believe in, speak to the media more freely – and still get things done.

By Robert Halfon MP | 22 September 2021

Nick Gibb: My advice to my successors at Education. Don’t scrap GCSEs or ease up on standards.

It’s hard work, but the progressive ideology has not gone away. It would be a tragedy for future generations if we gave in and settled for an easier life.

By Nick Gibb MP | 20 September 2021

Emily Carver: This September, unions cannot be allowed to sabotage and obstruct children’s education again

Thankfully the Government is taking the threat seriously and has launched a “back to school and college” campaign.

By Emily Carver | 1 September 2021

As school pupils rack up devalued As, Williamson gets an F on grade inflation

The Department for Education has had a year to work out how to prevent a repeat of last year. It has rolled over.

By Henry Hill | 11 August 2021

Emily Carver: The Government’s plan to make exams easier will be devastating for this country’s education system

The Department of Education wants to address school disruption by “reducing pressure” on students.

By Emily Carver | 21 July 2021

WATCH: Gibb – ‘Excessive use of mobile phones can affect children’s mental health’

The Schools Minister on the proposals to ban their use in classrooms floated by the Department for Education this morning.

29 June 2021

Robert Halfon: I disagree with our Minister. Schools should focus on preparing pupils for work – not the acquisition of knowledge.

As our labour market thunders towards the digital age, we must urgently reconsider how we can support the skills most needed.

By Robert Halfon MP | 21 April 2021

Jonathan Clark: In the post-pandemic world, both teacher assessments and public exams will fade away

The second in a mini-series of pieces on ConHome this week about schools after Covid.

By Jonathan Clark | 24 March 2021

Why is Williamson fighting so hard to prevent schools breaking up early for Christmas?

The last week of term is scarcely critical. Is he trying to avoid letting Greenwich set a precedent – or just squaring off with the unions?

By Henry Hill | 15 December 2020 | 13 comments

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