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5 principles for our once-in-a-generation reset on inclusion Getting inclusion right is key to building a society we all want, says Geoff Barton

'Now is the opportunity for a once-in-a-generation reset of how our education system shapes the values of the kind of society we wish to be,' says Geoff Barton

Here's his five principles to get it right

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Given the significant demographic shifts we are experiencing across the sector and an aging estate in significant need of rebuild and refurbishment I would rather see the Free school projects abandoned and investment put into what we already have.
The exception must be for large housing estates.

... V levels will let young people keep options open for longer which is really positive. But (as ever) the real Qs will be in the implementation, including if colleges get the funding needed for high quality delivery.

Spot on. I’ve really enjoyed working out the framing and how it then forms the patterns of how to approach it

New qualifications for students who fail English and Maths GCSEs The government also announces plans for ‘V Level’ vocational qualifications, along with a duty on schools to support students into post-16 study

Skills white paper - more details, inc:

🔴Students with grade 2 in Eng/maths to sit new qualifications in Year 12 before taking resits the next year
🔴'Duty' on schools to support students post-16
🔴Enrichment framework working group looking at how to 'support schools' to develop offer

First week was humbling for sure!!

Very impressive ! Only just started doing these and so still fresh to what to look for but was pleased with my -2!

It’s insulting-if people are on two screens and can’t engage that’s on them.
(He typed, watching something something)

Lovely walk in beautiful Cornwall today and came across this beauty

We started Myatt & Co five years ago and the goal was to provide ongoing, conversational professional learning during the lockdowns.

There were 50 recordings and 20 contributors when we started.

Now, there are over 500 resources from over 200 contributors.

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Nb/ I actually said we need to move away from an inflexible approach to resits. Certainly young people need better support and a more nuanced approach to support success

He’s just lovely- they always stay with us

Ah that’s just lovely and a very cool name!

Happy Saturday and enjoy the gorgeousness of Obi

This happens every two years.
Nod and smile. It is the only way

It was an excellent speech and I remain confident that with the leadership and stewardship, the review will be welcomed and positive

Hard agree- have you ever tried dipping them in salt? Amazing

As yes British football in the 1980s. Well known for its good-natured fun. He's a ridiculous person.

‘I dream the curriculum every night’: Becky Francis profile Becky Francis reflects on control, compromise, and finding the balance between ‘firebrand’ and 'technocrat'

After 14 months heading the government’s curriculum review, Becky Francis reflects on control, compromise – and finding the right balance between ‘firebrand’ and ‘technocrat’

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Ha! Hadn’t seen this- yes!!

The Tash really suits you! Brooding Sellick vibes

I did succeed with the Horror story brief though!

I know- it does feel a bit like Beetlejuice but have only said his name once 👀

Gove, Education Minister again.

@suecowley.bsky.social wanted to acknowledge how much your recent posts have influenced my view on true inclusion. At a training session yesterday I gave you a shout out for how we need to look at the whole process differently
Thank you

Russia and the rise of the radical right Marine Le Pen meets with Putin before the 2017 French Presidential election (Photo credit Mikhail Klimentyev/AFP via Getty Images)

New post just out:

The relationship between Russia and the European radical right goes well beyond Reform's Nathan Gill being bribed.

In this post I trace the history back to the 1990s and look at the threat it poses now.

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Absolutely/ essentially it’s trying to give some semblance of a group to concepts of the Left, and indeed the centre
It’s bonkers

We’ve made education comorbid. We’re killing it JL Dutaut speaks with former looked-after child and current ASDAN CEO, Melissa Farnham about breaking down barriers to opportunity

🚧 'I talk to MAT CEOs, and what I hear a lot is ‘we might think about rebelling - do Progress 5 and put [other] qualifications back in'

@asdaneducation.bsky.social CEO, Melissa Farnham reveals some top-level, back-room dissatisfaction