They Behave For Me Episode 26: Have our schools improved in the last 14 years?
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Jun 21, 2024 In this engaging podcast, Sir Jon Coles from United Learning discusses the evolution of English education over the past 14 years, including the impact of different political parties. They delve into topics like the transition from primary to secondary education, challenges of dismantling academies, implications of VAT on independent school fees, and efforts to improve employee well-being in schools.
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Incremental Change in Education
- While structural changes like academies have occurred, the core of education remains largely unchanged.
- Fundamental aspects like teaching methods and employer expectations have evolved slowly.
Government Intervention in Education
- Governments overestimate short-term impact and underestimate long-term potential in education.
- Constant changes to core systems like curriculum and qualifications disrupt continuous improvement.
Dependence on Government
- The education system is overly reliant on government direction.
- Recapturing informed professionalism, similar to the early Blair government's approach, is crucial.