A very helpful, measured thread on what the new school and college term might look like - a phased return in order to preserve longer-term educational continuity for children and young people:

Different 'modes' of learning This diagram considers the different ways students may engage in learning: in-person, fully distant, hybrid (some classes in-person, some online), hyflex (students choose the mode), blended (in-person with a blend of activities) + self-directed.

Thank you to everyone for the warm welcome. It's been great to speak to so many of you who play a crucial role expanding opportunities and improving outcomes for our young people.

Nick Gibb is an unsung hero who changed the lives of millions of children. I've written a column today on how the former Schools Minister did it and what we can learn from him. telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/09/1…

Labour's Shadow Education Secretary has proposed extending the school day in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. risethinktank.co.uk/featured/exten…

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Employment opportunities and career development should be based on merit rather than a person’s background. #SocialMobilityCommission #LevellingUp #Socioeconomicdiversity #pursuinglaw #changeisneeded

My "big ideas" piece in the Guardian is now online. "Do we want to live in a meritocracy?" theguardian.com/books/2022/jan…

The renewing Social Mobility Commission is looking for eight expert advisors from policy and academia. Deadline 4 Feb, <£6k+VAT for one day a month, for one year contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8f8fce…

Don't miss this opportunity to have your say on everything Education Research! We've had over 1500 responses so far but we'd love to hear as many voices as possible! Please RT / share to your colleagues who aren't on Twitter. #edresearch #HEresearch #Highereducation #UKwide

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💥 We will be at the Labour and Conservative Party Conferences this year, sharing the findings of our research into digital pedagogy and the future of online learning in HE. Details below ⬇️

🌹 Labour Conference #LPC22 📅 Tuesday 27th September 🏨 Suite 9, Jury’s Inn, Liverpool ⏰ 1-2pm

🌳 Conservative Conference #CPC22 📅 Sunday 2nd October 🏨 Soprano suite, Hyatt, Birmingham ⏰ 1-2.30pm

#Lab22 tomorrow!