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Geoff Barton
Geoff Barton
All articles by Geoff Barton
What education can learn from the world of football
Football teaches us about social justice – it seeks raw talent, not those from privileged backgrounds, says Geoff Barton
27 June 2019
A-level leaks and our ‘monstrous’ exam system
Our GCSE and A-level system has grown out of all recognition – and social media adds extra pressure, writes Geoff Barton
20 June 2019
Primaries must be required to talk about LGBT families
The government should not shy away from making it a clear requirement that primaries teach about LGBT families, argues Geoff Barton
14 June 2019
Schools need a lot more than £1bn, Mr Gove
Schools alone need £5.7 billion - and that’s without looking at high needs or 16-19 provision, writes Geoff Barton
7 June 2019
‘We must take this opportunity to consign EBacc to history’
The momentum is moving against the EBacc, writes Geoff Barton, and this is a golden opportunity to finally see it off
24 May 2019
‘We must take the heat out of the exam system’
We need assessment – but surely we can avoid these high-stakes exams that damage student wellbeing, says Geoff Barton
16 May 2019