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How would you reform Secondary education

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CurlewKate · 14/08/2024 12:37

If you had a free hand? I would get rid of all state selective and faith schools and introduce a new admissions system based on ballots and fair banding. And I would introduce an extensive school transport network. That would be my starting point. I haven't yet worked out the details for children who genuinely can't access mainstream education, but I do think that most can with proper support. Which will, of course, be in place. This needs more thought and input from experts once My Glorious Reign comes into effect.
I would also have rigorous and regular inspections. Free school meals for all. BTecs or some similar system will be given the same weight and value as GCSEs and A Levels.

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Fridaysoon · 19/08/2024 22:21

@piisnot3 Thank you very much for these links.

In the quoted section it does say that they think "ability" refers to something (more) innate (than achievement). I'm not sure how consistent that is with thinking that there are no intrinsic differences in ability.

I also need to see their definition of "ability" as online definitions vary.

Without paying I can't read the book and the article, and my usual academic source is abroad at the moment. However, I will have access to a university library within a couple of weeks so I'll investigate further then.

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