A critical analysis of the government’s 2027 proposal to restrict school suspensions. Exploring why banning exclusions won’t fix post-COVID behaviour decline and what schools actually need to support pupils and teachers.
School Suspensions and Exclusions Read Post »
Explore a provocative argument against reducing the voting age to 16 in the UK. Does it strengthen democracy or risk political manipulation and uninformed decision-making?
Lowering the Voting Age to 16: A strengthening of democracy or a foolish gimmick? Read Post »
The interim report on the 2024 National Curriculum Review raises major concerns about consultation, teacher shortages, and the future of education policy. Read more on what this could mean for schools and students.
For better or for worse: possibly the most important document in contemporary education Read Post »
A critical analysis of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools’ Bill 2025, exploring its impact on education reform, child safety, teacher recruitment, and the future of academies in the UK.
A detailed analysis of Bridget Phillipson’s first major speech to the teaching profession, discussing key themes on teacher recruitment, education inequality, and policy priorities in the UK’s school system.
The government’s decision to scrap single overall Ofsted grades could pave the way for more accurate school evaluations. This change may benefit both parents making informed decisions and school leaders aiming for genuine improvement.
Scrapping Overall Ofsted Grades: A Step Forward or Backward? Read Post »
Discover insights from Tim Clark’s latest education report addressing the severe teacher recruitment and retention crisis in England. Explore practical recommendations for improving SEND provision and achieving a world-class education system.
Tim Clark’s Education Report: Solving England’s Teacher Recruitment and Retention Crisis Read Post »
Explore the innovative ‘Better Schools: The Future of the Country’ report, marking 80 years since the 1944 Education Act. This post delves into the report’s practical recommendations for improving dialogue, expanding curricula, and addressing teacher recruitment and retention in England. Join Tim Clark in discussing how these proposals could transform education.
The Challenge How do we prepare young people for the future and “future-proof” our education system? In 2017, the shocking
Tim Clark on the Future of Education Read Post »
This weekend, the media has given much time and space to the recent two-day High Court hearing in which the
How a Row Over Pupils Praying, Put Britain’s Strictest Head in Court Read Post »
