John Fowler
@JohnRMFowler
Once worked at @LGiU
Reminder to submit proposals to the 2025 SES Colloquium on the theme ‘Higher Education: (Re)Shaping the Future’. Details below
Call for proposals: Higher Education: (Re)Shaping the Future 2025 Annual Colloquium, 4-5 September 2025, Oriel College, Oxford. Full details here: soc-for-ed-studies.org.uk/events/higher-… #edutwitter #highered #research
The IDF has killed starving Palestinian civilians trying to get aid. Settler terrorism and talk of imposing the illegal E1 settlement plan are flagrant attempts to prevent a Palestinian state. There is no justification for this. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.
This is the United Kingdom addressing Israel and the world. The statement may be late but it is unequivocal. As accused, Israel can no longer be considered an ally. Please listen to it all and share widely.
The IDF has killed starving Palestinian civilians trying to get aid. Settler terrorism and talk of imposing the illegal E1 settlement plan are flagrant attempts to prevent a Palestinian state. There is no justification for this. A two-state solution is the only path to peace.
Btw I wonder if the “steady as she goes” approach to curriculum and assessment reform seemingly being put forward by Becky Francis’s review needs to consider this dimension much more deeply.
Our Best Start in Life strategy published today will bring together early years and family services, putting children’s first years at the heart of work to improve life chances. Good to talk on the media round on the difference this will make to hundreds of thousands of…
I’m on the morning round setting out Labour’s plans to give children the best start in life. From 30 hours of government-funded childcare to rolling out Best Start Family Hubs, our Plan for Change is boosting support for families and life chances for children.
We’re at #LGAConf25 this week! 👋 Come and say hello at stand C31 📍 Join us Wednesday at 8:00am in room 3A as we unpack what the Government has delivered for children and young people, one year on from the election. @shah_arooj l @edharlowNEU l @feedinglpool
Welcome to the BJES team @DrGemmaBanks who takes over from Abi Bradley as our Editorial Assistant. Thanks to Abi for all her work supporting @apetersoned and all of our authors.
"It’s an incredible privilege to be awarded an OBE, and I’m truly honoured to be recognised in this way. Lewisham has been my home for over 40 years. It’s where I’ve raised my family and built my life.
Congratulations to @andrewoneillHT Here is his recent writing on policy for @tes tes.com/magazine/autho…
The DfE has appointed @andrewoneillHT as a 'school leader advisor' to assist in creating and rolling out policy. The role will start on 4 June. tes.com/magazine/news/…
So-called 'Independent' County Councillors David Henwood (Rose Hill & Littlemore) and Saj Malik (Cowley) have confirmed they have formed an alliance with the Conservative Group at County Hall. This is not what residents voted for on 1 May. Read Cllr Liz Brighouse’s statement 👇
Obituary for Professor Lynn Revell written by Professor Hazel Bryan soc-for-ed-studies.org.uk/obituary-profe…
It is with deep sadness that we confirm the passing of friend, colleague and SES Trustee Professor Lynn Revell. Lynn was a renowned academic who had impact on many colleagues and students. All of us will have experienced her warmth, wit and wisdom. RIP
At the general election people voted for change we need to demonstrate that we get it and will deliver it in a way that connects with ordinary peoples lives
Ofsted @Ofstednews consultation on improving inspection – read the NVEG response newvisionsforeducation.org.uk/consultation-o…. Thanks to @brianlightman for the first draft.
DfE @educationgovuk consultation on School Accountability Reform read the NVEG response newvisionsforeducation.org.uk/dfe-consultati… Thanks to @johnebolt for the first draft.
‘So much is wrong that we believe Ofsted should abandon its dash to introduce its changes in inspection practice by the autumn’: former senior inspectors @FrankWNorris and @colinsparkbridg make the case for the watchdog to go back to the drawing board tes.com/magazine/analy…
Starting after the Easter break: free breakfast clubs in 750 primary schools across England. That’s 30 minutes of free childcare before school, saving families up to £450 a year. We’re delivering on our Plan for Change and putting more money back in parents’ pockets.
Case shines a light on issues including questions about whether trusts themselves should be so influential in academisation, rather than the decision-making schools, and, of course, about levels of confidentiality.
A must read article indicating that the MAT-lobby has taken over @tes and undermined its reputation for fair journalism
'This isn’t about fair access… This is about eroding MAT powers for no particular reason.' A planned change to admissions in the government's schools bill has divided education leaders, with some arguing it could negatively affect successful academies tes.com/magazine/news/…
On Tuesday, we held a joint meeting with the APPG for Parents on @Parentkind's Missing Chapter Report & the Government's Child Poverty Strategy