Do we need the Early Years baseline assessment? Why is there a shortage of school places? Why is there a shortage of teachers? Are teachers overworked? Are standards falling in our schools? Should schools be run as businesses? Do we need more Free Schools? How do schools improve? Do teachers need to be qualified? Does OFSTED have credibility anymore?
Come and be part of the debate and put your questions to a panel including:
Michael Rosen
(writer, poet and former children's laureate)
Julie Hunt
(local parent and campaigner)
Councillor Joe Caluori
(London Borough of Islington Executive member for children and families)
Kevin Courtney
(NUT Deputy General Secretary)
Chaired by Councillor Claudia Webbe (human rights, equality and justice campaigner; London Borough of Islington Executive member for Environment; former Director of Westminster Race Equality Council)
plus launch of the NUT 'Stand up for Education' manifesto
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