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Michael Gove’s ‘elitist’ A-level reform will scare off pupils, says schools chief

Published on July 29, 2012,

The Observer reports a leading body representing private schools has turned on education secretary Michael Gove over his plans for A-level reform, describing them as elitist and liable to deter thousands of children from post-16 education.

Neil Roskilly, chief executive of the Independent Schools Association (ISA), which represents more than 300 fee-paying schools, says Gove’s plan for leading universities to dictate the content of A-levels is unworkable and liable to push many less academically-able children out of education early. (more…)

 

How great an influence over education policymaking can and should a private organisation have?

Published on July 17, 2012,

The Guardian investigates the influence of Pearson – the world’s largest education firm – over education policymaking and suggests the debate is moving from the US into the UK.

How great an influence over education policymaking can and should a private organisation have? That is the question being asked by some, as a debate growing increasingly acrimonious in the US seems poised to cross the Atlantic. (more…)

 

Are schools in England letting down our future maths stars?

Published on July 7, 2012,

The BBC claims a new report suggests England is neglecting its brightest children, leaving them lagging far behind their peers overseas in top level maths scores…

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