Getting Educational Transformation Right Rt Hon Charles Clarke Former UK Secretary of State for Education Cambridge Consultant
Importance of Education for All Accelerating world change Technological and economic Political and social Global community International competition Forward not back Enjoy and engage
Education for All Education throughout life Focus on schools Pre-School / Nursery Primary school Secondary school Post-school University Education throughout life Focus on schools
The Key Levers High-quality teachers High aspirations and standards Modern curriculum / assessment Effective school leadership High-quality teaching resources
High-Quality Teachers Quality / Numbers Recruitment Initial training Academic theory Classroom practice Continuous Professional Development Whose responsibility? Educational technology
Modern Curriculum / Assessment Reading / writing foundation Academic framework Maths Science Language Wider culture Skills Work experience Teacher quality
High-Quality Teaching Resources Textbooks / Teacher materials Educational technology Led by pedagogy / Teachers Educational partnerships Work Universities / Post-school education Cultural organisations
Effective School Leadership School ethos Leadership throughout the school Role of the head Accountability: to whom? Freedom to act Partnerships
High Aspirations and Standards Education for All / No Child Left Behind Assessment / Measuring outcomes Feedback / Improvement Inspection / Transparency
Conclusion Consistent national focus and leadership Widespread support and engagement Forward not back
Getting Educational Transformation Right Rt Hon Charles Clarke Former UK Secretary of State for Education Cambridge Consultant