LOST IN TRANSLATION: RESTORING MEANING IN EDUCATION: Peter Lacey.
Because of Covid-19, I have done more on-line shopping than ever before. My order is received, and my intent is confirmed by the supplier. I get a shipping notice to Read More …
The importance of listening to educational stakeholders (and Labour winning again): Chris Harris
Peter Kyle (the new shadow Minister for schools) said on Question time last night (03/06/2021) that he had heard from a constituent whose son and friends had jumped Read More …
Creativity – In School and Out: Norman Rimmell
– During recent meetings, members of the Fabian Education Policy Group have been discussing matters like assessment and changes to the curriculum. A recurring theme in these discussions has Read More …
Visions of the Past: Five decades of Labour Party Manifesto Pledges on Education: Mark Williams.
Introduction. Summary: This post is the introduction to an upcoming series, summarising the Labour Party’s general election manifesto pledges on education, starting in 1970 and ending in 2019. Read More …
A Progressive Pathway for Positive Outcomes from the Pandemic: Craig Maccartney
Undoubtably the past year has presented schools with unprecedented challenges regarding Careers Information and Guidance. Young people in many ways have borne the brunt of unclear guidance from central government, Read More …
On the democratic deficit in recent education policy making in England: Brian Hudson
Brian Hudson is emeritus professor of education at the University of Sussex and co-editor with Marilyn Leask and Sarah Younie of Education System Design: Foundations, Policy Options and Consequences. Introduction Read More …
Cancer, Clots And Covid: Craig Macartney
A synopsis of life during a pandemic in Ipswich. My name is Craig Macartney. I am 51 Years old, and a teacher at Copleston High School in Ipswich. I Read More …
Mental Health, the Pandemic and Schools : Mark Williams
Summary: This blog is about the mental health of children and young people, specifically the role schools might play in trying to support youngsters, resulting from gaps in provision Read More …
SENDing a message to the mainstream: Max Fishel.
SENDing a message to mainstream When we debate about how to re-imagine education after Covid (or just anyway, actually, given how joyless and chaotic it has become under the Read More …
Schooling the Pandemic: Tony Breslin.
Time for a new approach to the making of educational policy? Fabian Education Group member and Lessons from Lockdown author Tony Breslin assesses the impact of the pandemic and Read More …