The CSJ’s proposals would bring practices in line with the private sector – and establish a new contract of fairness.
It is utterly confusing to provide 12,000 course options at Level 3 or below. The system must be reformed.
Putting teachers and heads in charge has consistently allowed schools and pupils to excel. We must continue to put our trust in them.
Rayner’s new proposals would mean that the progress we have seen over the last eight years would be sacrificed – and it is our kids that would pay the price.
Among seven-year-olds in 2012, 24 per cent of free school meal recipients did not reach the expected level in reading, versus 10 per cent of their better off peers.
Teach First has turned London from educational problem child to success story – it must spread more widely across the country.
Young people need to be rounded, confident and resilient to get ahead in the workplace – that matters just as much as GCSEs.
Among seven-year-olds in 2012, 24 per cent of free school meal recipients did not reach the expected level in reading, versus 10 per cent of their better off peers.
We also want victims to be put first. Too often, their voices get lost in the system – but we will ensure they are heard when key decisions are made.