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What do we need when things go back to normal? Laughter
Instead of focusing on what children have lost this last year, let’s focus on what they’ll need next – and that includes fun, says Geoff Barton
5 February 2021
Why mini-exams are unfair for students - and teachers
Exam students have had almost a year of disrupted education – so a flexible approach is needed, says Geoff Barton
29 January 2021
Six steps to a safe and full reopening of schools
The government needs a robust and logical plan for the full reopening of schools. Geoff Barton offers some suggestions
22 January 2021
We need to see the evidence for mass testing - urgently
The Covid test plan for schools will fall apart unless government can show evidence of its efficacy, says Geoff Barton
15 January 2021
Why this dereliction of duty stretches beyond the DfE
It’s all very well calling for Gavin Williamson’s head – but he’s the product of a muddled government, says Geoff Barton
8 January 2021
Why it’s time for teachers to start saying ‘no’
With last-minute plans for a staggered term start and mass testing, the government has gone too far, says Geoff Barton
18 December 2020
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