Kevin Courtney, the union's joint general secretary, accused the government of pursuing «a reckless and evidence - free policy of academisation of schools» at the NUT section's conference in Brighton on March 31. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Powell told Corbyn that she had enjoyed her role, which included pushing the government to drop plans for forced academisation of schools. (theguardian.com)
2016 has left us with a number of crucial issues to consider and address, including: the impact that Brexit may have on education; the government's plans for academisation and the subsequent U-turn on the plans; the reintroduction of grammar schools; and the continuing teacher recruitment and retention crises. (educationbusinessuk.net)