…Nicky Morgan as education secretary caused consternation among reformers whilst exciting enthusiasm in many staffrooms. Reformers fear his changes will be watered down by his successor; many teachers hope the…
Teachers on track
…first night Ceilidh. Judging by the enthusiastic participation, whatever else changes, this will be a core component of the teacher summer schools for many years to come. James Turner 1…
The lost generation
Lee Elliot Major on the missing link in social mobility’s decline. For seasoned social mobility observers the latest OECD international comparisons fill in one of the missing chapters in our…
Children educated at private schools earn £200,000 more than state pupils
…we’re serious about establishing ladders of opportunity for the bright kid from the council estate or rural backwater, this is the way to do it.’ Read the full report here…
Sir Peter Lampl awarded honorary doctorate in civil law at Durham University
…and Munich. He held senior executive positions at International Paper, the world’s largest paper company. In 1983 he created the Sutton Company, a private equity firm, establishing offices in New…
Don’t make me move to London
…isn’t a simple choice for me. It’s a huge leap into the unknown, filled with pressure, costs, and compromises I’m not sure I’m ready (or able) to make. Growing up…