Sir Gus creates a buzz in school visit

The country’s top civl servant, Sir Gus O’Donnell, spoke at Goffs School in Waltham as part of the new Speakers for Schools initiative. Read the story – Sir Gus creates…


New members Taskforce Expert Group on Research

The Education and Employers Taskforce Expert Group on Research has three new members: Dr Tricia Le Gallais (Birmingham City University), Tami McCrone (National Foundation for Educational Research) and Zamila Bunglawala…


Labour backs Ebbac to boost languages study

Shadow Education Secretary Stephen Twigg backs the English Baccalaureate (Ebbac) to boost languages study, despite what Labour refers to as the associated ‘set of negatives’. Read the full Guardian article….


Social mobility lagging behind other nations

Social mobility in the UK is lagging behind other nations, says a major new Sutton Trust report. Life chances remain stubbornly linked to your parent’s education. Read the full Telegraph…



Speak up article about charity launch

The (NAHT) Leadership Focus magazine latest issue carries a ‘Speak up’ article about the launch of charity Speakers for Schools. Read the National Association of Headteachers’ full article….