It's being reported that Reform UK plan to create new grammar schools if they come into power. Such a bad move! Do parents really want to see more primary school children sitting the 11-plus? 🙁 inews.co.uk/news/politic...

Councillors admit they have “no powers” to influence grammar school admissions following a call to boost the number of local children securing spots. 🫤 www.echo-news.co.uk/news/2590299...

What is Reform UK's policy on grammar schools? So far the party has been quiet on this issue, but are there hints they plan to expand selection? comprehensivefuture.org.uk/reform-uk-an...

It's ridiculous that grammar schools are treated as equals to all other schools in league tables. “This comparison is too crude to help school leaders or parents. Schools with lower pupil attainment on entry will be judged unfairly.” schoolsweek.co.uk/grammars-shi...

Reform UK still has no stated policy on academic selection, but it now has a new education spokesperson. In 2022, Suella Braverman said, 'A government I lead would say yes to new grammar schools in any county that wants one.' schoolsweek.co.uk/suella-brave...

'Children as young as five or six access tutors for the 11-plus.' The pressure to win places in London grammar schools is intense, but surely children this young shouldn't stress about a high stakes test? www.standard.co.uk/news/london/...

There’s no such thing as a “tutor-proof” 11+. Switching to English and maths doesn’t remove advantage, it just rewards long-term academic coaching. Our take on the latest grammar school reforms. comprehensivefuture.org.uk/can-an-11-pl...

There's no such thing as a 'tutor proof' test. Moving the test date to July may avoid holiday cramming, but tuition will simply be brought forward. This becomes a test for 9 and 10-year-olds. Are children of 9 mature enough to cope with a high stakes test? www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

"If schools are deploying on 11 year olds techniques more common to a trauma counselling session, it’s fair to say you’ve failed to produce a humane education system." www.thecanary.co/global/world...

This was an important debate in Northern Ireland. A majority of the Assembly voted in favour of ending selection in a non-binding motion. The transfer test system was described as 'brutal' and 'negatively impacting children.' www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/educati...

This podcast is the most downloaded Teachers Talk Radio show of the year so far. Listen to CF's chair outlining the problems with grammar schools, and explaining how education could be improved to offer a good local school for every child. www.podbean.com/ep/pb-ma6kx-...

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