Only by comprehensively shining a light on institutional failures, do we stand a chance to reform the system and eradicate these horrors.
Children are being groomed, raped, and trafficked, because the authorities are still not doing their jobs properly.
Projecting sexual imagery as a form of entertainment can’t continue if we intend to remain a civilised society.
By using sugar tax funds, it could greatly alleviate some of the difficulties in schools across the country.
Children in care are denied the opportunities available to others. Levelling up must include transforming their life chances.
Looking back on my schooldays, I can see how little we had in terms of inspiration. We simply didn’t know what we could aim for.
It is the only educational organisation whose focus is on teaching, rather than politics or management.
They should be held accountable for bettering the academic progress of the most deprived students.
Our approach to educational problems is practical, effective, and affordable. We need people who believe in them to implement them.
It now needs to get real. This is clearly the plan in the next few months, starting with the Queen’s Speech tomorrow, leading to the Levelling Up paper.
No-one will argue that Britain is perfect, but it has changed dramatically over the past 50 years. Why should this progress be ignored?
The third in a mini-series of pieces on ConHome this week about schools after Covid.
Plus: There must be a national inquiry led by the Department for Education or Ofsted to establish what has gone on in our schools.
Improved educational provision is key. Increased use of boarding schools can offer a greater chance of stability.