The White Paper Education Excellence Everywhere was published in March 2016 and has caused heated debate, particularly regarding the forced academisation of all schools. It is well worth looking at some of the key features of the White Paper and considering how these may impact on your school, your role and your future under the proposed changes. do add you views through the comment facility if you wish.
A brief summary of ‘Everything you need to know’ has been produced by Schools Week. This covers the titles of: Recruitment, Great leaders, A school led system, Preventing under performance,High expectations, Accountability and Resources in the right hands.
A response from the NUT said that ‘the White Paper will do nothing to address the pressing issues that are distorting education. It is a complete distraction from the real problems facing schools, a huge danger to our education system and an open door to complete privatisation of schools and teaching. ‘ However, The Sutton Trust have reported how they have been quoted widely in the White Paper and so summarised resultant initiatives.
Responses have already led to 2 polls, each with over 100 000 signatories calling for parliamentary debate.
A transcript of Nicky Morgan’s underpinning vision when presenting the white paper can be found here.
