We are delighted to be the main supporting organisation for the upcoming Wellington College run Academies Conference that takes place on Friday 13 May 2011. The Secretary of State, the Rt. Hon Michael Gove MP, will give the keynote speech and will be joined by other leading figures, including Lord Andrew Adonis, Elizabeth Sidwell (the [...]
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Still waiting for Sebastian James…
The long heralded James Review on the future of schools capital seems to have had more pencilled-in launch dates than a NASA Shuttle. But we are pretty confident it will be launched shortly… For an industry that thrives on certainty, local authorities that need to plan and schools that need investment, this delay has implications. [...]
Hard politics and new directions for schools
This is a swirling and confusing time for those involved in schools and education. As a new landscape is taking shape there are a few things to note and a some to be wary of. It’s a heady mix for teachers and those at the sharp end as we wait for the headline spending figures [...]
Academies and Free Schools Advisory Service
Monday’s passing of the Academies Bill in parliament heralded a radical change in the landscape of education in a way not seen for 20 years. As a flagship coalition policy, Academies and Free schools will aim to shift and outperform the old way of delivering education. There are also a number of new elements in [...]
