From School Uniforms to Flying Alone: Two Ways of Going Abroad
At Heathrow's arrivals gate, two models of going abroad appeared side by side: the protected group and the child learning to enter an unfamiliar world alone.
Philosophy in British Schools: No Four-Hour Paper, Yet Everywhere
Unlike France, Britain prescribes no weekly block of philosophy. Its strength—and its vulnerability—is that philosophical enquiry is dispersed throughout school life.
Can Britain's State Schools Deliver for Children with Special Educational Needs?
England's commitment to inclusive education is clear. Inside the classroom, however, the distance between that principle and the support available can be stark.
Different Needs, Different Treatment? The Classroom Dilemma Behind Learning Difficulties
Responsive teaching is essential. So are high expectations. The difficult work lies in holding on to both at once.
Britain's Teacher Crisis: Why New Teachers Leave
Britain does not merely struggle to recruit teachers. It struggles to keep them—especially through the punishing first years of the profession.