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Social Selection in our Education System

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Breaking news today is that there’s evidence from the Sutton Trust that our education system is highly selective, with only 7.6% of those eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) attending the “highest achieving” 500 comprehensives and academies. http://www.suttontrust.com/news/news/top-comprehensives-are-more-socially-selective/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jun/03/top-state-schools-socially-exclusive No … Continue reading

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An Autumn Tale of Two Cities

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It’s been an interesting week. . . . The final few days of autumn, and the last of the leaves to fall. . . . The ever-present mobile phone means there’s always a camera to hand, wherever we go. . … Continue reading

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Party Politics, Speeches and Ed-ucation

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We’re halfway through the political party conference season in Britain. Those of the UK Independence Party and the UK Coalition Party (aka the Liberal Democrats) have been and gone. The Labour party is now in the middle of its get-together, … Continue reading

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Migration and Overcrowding

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The politics of education can seem tedious and frustrating, but it’s unavoidable and worthy of attention by anyone who cares about the bigger picture beyond their own immediate circumstances. Does it matter where children go to school? Does the size … Continue reading

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