Times letters: Harnessing technology to improve education 19th May 2021 First published in The Times letters to editor: Sir, William Hague is right that education faces significant challenges: the recovery catch-up from the pandemic... Articles
I disagree with our Minister. Schools should focus on preparing pupils for work – not the acquisition of knowledge. 21st April 2021 First published in ConservativeHome: In an eye-catching ConHome article, the Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, recently emphasised the need to maintain school... Articles
It seems safeguarding in some schools has become more about wokery than welfare 27th March 2021 First published in The Telegraph: What has been allegedly been going on in some of our country's distinguished schools is appalling. It seems almost as if a... Articles
The benefits of lifelong learning go beyond the economy 15th March 2021 First published in TES: Our nation faces major skills and employment challenges. The fourth industrial revolution is upon us, we have an ageing population, and... Articles
We need a clear road map for education with longer school days and jabs for teachers 23rd February 2021 First published in The Times Red Box: Yesterday, the UK listened eagerly as the prime minister set out his road map for the end of lockdown — including... Articles
Sugar tax could bring sweet relief to breakfast clubs 20th January 2021 First published in The Times Red Box: Without a doubt, school closures are having a serious impact on pupils’ educational attainment, mental health and well... Articles
The levelling-up ladder risks being knocked away by Covid-inspired decisions on education 13th January 2021 First published on Conservative Home, 13th January 2021: Last week, having previously advised that schools would remain open – that the risk to children was low... Articles
School closures are potentially a disaster for our children 12th January 2021 First published in the Daily Express, 12th January 2021: School closures are potentially a disaster for our children. We know that, despite the individual... Articles
Letter to Sunday Times: The Future of Education 10th January 2021 First published in The Sunday Times, 10 January 2021: One of the biggest challenges we face as a nation is the creation of an education and training system that... Articles