The absence of any new education legislation in the Queen’s Speech was no bad thing. Michael Gove has introduced more than enough radical changes that need time and support to bed in Read more
The jury is still out on the full impact of higher tuition fees. But it is already clear that some groups of students are being put off higher education by its cost Read more
The Education Secretary’s climbdown on the English Baccalaureate Certificate was less of a reversal than it appeared. Most of his plans for reforming GCSEs remain intact Read more
Universities minister David Willetts has got a point about the gap between white working class boys and other students when it comes to educational attainment Read more
The education secretary has certainly churned out enough changes to schools to be dubbed a reformer. But will the pupils gain? Read more
Today’s furore over the sale of school playing fields shows that the process needs to be more transparent and that the independent panel should have to publish its decisions on a regular basis Read more
Michael Gove is at risk of making changes to the school curriculum and exam system that have not been thought through. They could have a damaging effect on standards Read more
Nick Clegg has renewed his faith in pupil premiums as a vital way to improve education and social mobility. But there is little evidence of serious benefits for disadvantaged pupils Read more
Nick Clegg ‘renewed his vows’ today with David Cameron, but there is little evidence that the Liberal Democrats have gained much from the coalition. The deputy PM should focus on growth, jobs and infrastructure investment Read more
Advising the public to panic-buy petrol is just one way that Francis Maude has contributed to No 10′s recent problems. The other is getting rid of so many special advisers Read more
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