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Young people debate free speech in the House of Lords

Posted on December 10, 2016 by Eddie Playfair

Free speech is alive and well, judging by a recent debate in the Chamber of the House of Lords involving over 200 young people from across the UK and sponsored by a number of organisations including Newham Sixth Form College … Continue reading →

Posted in NewVIc, Politics, Students | Tagged British values, censorship, Democracy, English PEN, freedom of speech, House of Lords, Human rights, Newham Sixth Form College, NewVIc, politics, student voice, young people | Leave a comment

Overlooked and left behind?

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Eddie Playfair

The latest report from the House of Lords Select Committee on Social Mobility runs to over 100 pages and makes some worthy points. However, it seems to support the idea that education in itself can improve mobility and fairness in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Education policy | Tagged aspiration tax, comprehensive education, curriculum, economy, Education, House of Lords, Post-16 funding, selection, Social mobility, university progression, vocational education, young people | 3 Comments

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