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Read Frank’s thoughts and opinions on the latest news and developments in education.
Does Ofsted Actually Care About Evidence?
Earlier this year Ofsted published 'Ofsted's areas of research interest' document. It emphasised the importance of research evidence in its work and stated rightly that 'evidence underpins all of our work as a regulator and inspectorate' Yesterday, I co-hosted a...
Is the Milburn Review more ambitious than the Francis Curriculum Review in terms of assessment and accountability?
I don’t wish to downplay the importance and possible impact of the Interim Diagnostic Report on Young People and Work, more commonly known as ‘The Milburn Review’ published on 28th May but we need to consider the impact of other such reviews over the years.
My thoughts for Forum Strategy on the importance of place and community engagement
Those of us with rather longer careers than we would want to be reminded of will remember the contribution to education made by Prof John Tomlinson. The Guardian obituary in August 2005 described him as ‘a prophet’ principally for his ability to anticipate and pioneer...