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Six steps to a safe and full reopening of schools
The government needs a robust and logical plan for the full reopening of schools. Geoff Barton offers some suggestions
22 January 2021
We need to see the evidence for mass testing - urgently
The Covid test plan for schools will fall apart unless government can show evidence of its efficacy, says Geoff Barton
15 January 2021
Why this dereliction of duty stretches beyond the DfE
It’s all very well calling for Gavin Williamson’s head – but he’s the product of a muddled government, says Geoff Barton
8 January 2021
Why it’s time for teachers to start saying ‘no’
With last-minute plans for a staggered term start and mass testing, the government has gone too far, says Geoff Barton
18 December 2020
‘The Inset plan is ham-fisted, tone deaf and demeaning’
The DfE hit a squalid new low by announcing that it would give staff a break with an Inset day, says Geoff Barton
11 December 2020
Covid has shown us it’s vital to push for exam reform
GCSEs and A levels 2021 have shown us how important it is to make the exams system as fair as possible in an unfair world, says Geoff Barton
4 December 2020
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