Childcare provision in the UK is amongst the most expensive in the developed world. This is despite the government pouring more than … Continue reading “Many families now spend a third of their net income on childcare, finds new report”

Summary:  Decisions on childcare arrangements were largely a private matter until the 1990s. A political consensus has since arisen that … Continue reading “Getting the State out of Pre-School & Childcare”

Recently, critics of low-cost private schooling in developing countries – and there are many – had a field day. A … Continue reading “School choice has worked in India. But we need to compare like with like”

Hear what THINK 2016 attendees had to say about this year’s conference. For more information about THINK, visit: thinkiea.com 

Watch Prof David Friedman deliver the THINK 2016 keynote address on the “Future Imperfect”. What kinds of transformative technologies are … Continue reading “THINK 2016: Prof David Friedman on “Future Imperfect””

The “Australian-style” points system that the Leave campaign was advocating during the EU referendum debate might provide more control over … Continue reading “Brexit reinforces the case for market-oriented reform of Universities”

Last week’s decision by the House of Commons Education Committee not to endorse the appointment of Amanda Spielman as Ofsted … Continue reading “Ofsted: too big to not fail”

This article is based on a presentation by Prof Booth at the Benedictus Forum, June 2016. I have been asked … Continue reading “Should the government control the curriculum?”

Three main policy drives – on research, teaching quality and the promotion of social mobility – mean that in recent … Continue reading “Let’s do away with ‘Excellence Frameworks’ in higher education”