Maureen McKenna speaks to Class Divide about education reform
Maureen McKenna was Director of Education for Glasgow City Council for fourteen years. Over that period, she led a programme of transformational change that placed the needs of children and young people at the heart of every decision. The efforts of Maureen, her team, and educators across the city led to a 94% reduction in school exclusions and increases in attainment at every level of learning. At this Class Divide event, Maureen shares her experience of creating inclusive schools and an inclusive school system.
You wait ages for a bus, and then none turn up
What’s that saying, you wait for ages for a bus, then two come along at once. Well, this week it feels like we are still waiting for at least one bus to turn up somewhere on the horizon.
Class Divide responds to ‘Better Outcomes, Better Lives’ - Brighton and Hove’s draft strategy for tackling educational disadvantage
On the 10th of January a draft of Better Outcomes, Better Lives will be presented to Brighton and Hove City Council’s Children, Young People and Skills Committee on Monday the 13th of January.
