Post-election round-up: How will Schools be affected?

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Tuesday 19 May 2015

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The big news of the past month has of course been the General Election – the surprising outcome of which is continuing to be a hot topic of discussion. I’m sure you’ll agree that a majority Conservative government – and the resulting potential impact on schools – was not what most of us were expecting, whatever your political views.

Nicky Morgan’s reappointment as Education Secretary brings some stability, but also a commitment to the Gove reform agenda which will impact heavily on teachers of learners aged 11-19.

The full details of the Conservatives’ spending plans will be outlined in a spending review, expected to take place in June. However, we’re likely to see more free schools, the academisation of failing and coasting secondary schools, more testing, SAT resits for 11-year-olds, compulsory EBacc and the prioritisation of academic subjects.

As you know, here at NCFE we’re passionate about providing high quality vocational qualifications in order to give pupils who aren’t as academically inclined the option to achieve their potential via a vocational pathway. We believe it’s also crucial for pupils to receive a well-rounded education.

What do you think of the result and the possible impacts on the sector?

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Lindsay Plumpton

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David Grailey

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Andrew Gladstone-Heighton

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