‘Renewing public education’ Launch Event

Join the discussion about new thinking in relation to education’s purposes as explored in FORUM’s new ebook. Click here to download ‘Renewing public education’ for free.

Chaired by Melissa Benn, the event will feature several contributors: Paula Ayliffe (headteacher), Alistair McConville (Rethinking Assessment), Mel Griffiths (SEA) and Mary Bousted (ex-NEU joint GS).

FORUM’s latest ebook diagnoses the sickly state of the education system. It also sets out considered and well-grounded proposals for progress towards a healthier educational dispensation. Concise, pointed and fluent contributions address the purposes of education, so long neglected under this government, as well as fundamental matters of curriculum, assessment and inclusion, the image of the child, the work of the teacher, and the need to move beyond ‘ability’ thinking. Contributors also engage with policy relating to the structure, governance and inspection of England’s schools, as well as to the early years sector.

• FORUM exists to promote the comprehensive ideal and campaign for democratic common schooling.
• Click here to read the journal.