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Geoff Barton
Geoff Barton
All articles by Geoff Barton
‘We need a reality check about exclusions’
The fact that a rising number of exclusions correlates with the squeeze on school funding is no coincidence, writes Geoff Barton
7 March 2019
‘How can we rejuvenate languages learning in Britain?’
Get the basics of recruitment, retention and training right – then build a genuine love of learning languages, writes Geoff Barton
1 March 2019
‘The climate strikes threaten the safety of our pupils’
No matter what the cause, leaders can’t condone pupils’ striking on the grounds of pupil safety, writes Geoff Barton
15 February 2019
‘Let school leaders decide mobile phone policy’
Hasn’t the Department for Education got better things to do instead of worrying about mobile phones, asks Geoff Barton
8 February 2019
‘The DfE’s dismal statement on teachers’ pay blew all the good will’
The Teacher Recruitment and Retention Strategy felt like a breath of fresh air, but the good vibes didn’t last, writes Geoff Barton
1 February 2019
‘GCSE performance tables have had their day. End of.’
GCSE league tables are damaging to schools with disadvantaged kids – let’s measure inclusivity instead, says Geoff Barton
24 January 2019