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Transforming incentives will unleash the power of entrepreneurship in the education sector

11 March 2014

Transforming incentives will unleash the power of entrepreneurship in the education sector

James Croft
11 March 2014
For entrepreneurs to succeed, they need space to innovate that is sufficiently free of regulatory constraints, buyers who are receptive … Continue reading “Transforming incentives will unleash the power of entrepreneurship in the education sector”

A solution to the dilemma of Key Stage 4 exams reform

19 September 2012

A solution to the dilemma of Key Stage 4 exams reform

James Croft
19 September 2012
Michael Gove is one of those reforming politicians who galvanises support by polarising opinion. In the media frenzy surrounding the announcement of … Continue reading “A solution to the dilemma of Key Stage 4 exams reform”

Exam boards competing on standards?

18 July 2012

Exam boards competing on standards?

James Croft
18 July 2012
Michael Gove has framed his proposals for franchising 14-16 exams provision on a one board per subject basis as part … Continue reading “Exam boards competing on standards?”

A single exam board might seem a tidy solution, but further rationalisation of exams provision should be avoided

28 February 2012

A single exam board might seem a tidy solution, but further rationalisation of exams provision should be avoided

James Croft and Relve Spread
28 February 2012
As part of its on-going enquiry into the administration of 15-19 examinations in England, the Education Select Committee took evidence … Continue reading “A single exam board might seem a tidy solution, but further rationalisation of exams provision should be avoided”

Assessing the free-school effect at a system-wide level

6 December 2011

Assessing the free-school effect at a system-wide level

James Croft
6 December 2011
Evaluating the system-wide impact of choice and competition on educational outcomes is a difficult task. Last summer Rebecca Allen, in … Continue reading “Assessing the free-school effect at a system-wide level”

Private school model ‘improves equity’

26 September 2011

Private school model ‘improves equity’

James Croft
26 September 2011
In yet another setback to the implementation of the British Conservatives party’s free school policy, the leader of their Liberal … Continue reading “Private school model ‘improves equity’”

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