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Geoff Barton
Geoff Barton
All articles by Geoff Barton
Schools have not, do not, and will not, ‘squander’ cash
Responsibility for the consequences of cuts lies with the government – and only the government
21 February 2020
10 ways to make our accountability regime less bizarre
Reform league tables, abandon one-word Ofsted judgements and abolish the EBacc, for starters...
13 February 2020
Is it time to abandon the anachronistic school blazer?
The debate about the cost of school uniforms offers us a chance to look again at branded blazers, says Geoff Barton
7 February 2020
‘Enough is enough - it’s not all about exam results’
The focus on school league tables creates perverse incentives for schools – something has to change, says Geoff Barton
31 January 2020
School funding: Clever sleight of hand or a mess?
The government is talking about school improvement but it isn’t putting its money where its mouth is, warns Geoff Barton
23 January 2020
Why Ofsted’s judgements are too blunt for curriculum
The row over Ofsted’s approach to GCSE preparation just shows that its four gradings are inadequate, says Geoff Barton
17 January 2020