Current Key Issues: Democracy in Education

Following Richard Hatcher's suggestions for a framework for local democracy in the school system and proposals by Eddie Playfair to remedy the present democratic deficit in education at national and regional levels, a general discussion of the issues took place at the SEA NEC on 20 March. 

Current Key Issues: Diplomas

SEA welcomes the principle of a unified system of 14-19 examinations but is concerned that the implementation of the new diplomas is being rushed through without adequate consultation or piloting.  Our President, Professor Richard Pring, summarises the situation

Current Key Issues: ACADEMIES 

SEA has from the beginning opposed the setting up of Academies. It is affiliated to the Anti Academies Alliance. 

Policy on Post-16 Education

An analysis of current provision and a vision for the future is here.