School Policy Debate

Posted by arj13 at Nov 02, 2011 03:16 PM |
Dr Philip Cook contributed to the Leicester Exchanges debate on school policy in London on 21st September. Dr. Cook was part of a panel including campaigner for comprehensive schools Melissa Benn, Robert McCartney Chair of the National Grammar Schools Association, and Karen Robinson, Head of Education and Equality at the NUT.

The debate was chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Robert Burgess. 

The audience included many teachers, journalists, and campaigners on school policy, and the debate was impassioned and well-informed.

A full report including a downloadable audio recording can be found here

Dr Cook’s reflections on the debate can be found here

The debate continues online at www.leicesterexchanges.com and all are welcome to contribute.

 

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