Teach First Articles

In almost all Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries kids educated in the capital do worse than those educated outside of it. London bucks that trend. A number of studies are underway, each trying to discover the recipe for the magic sauce...

Shadow education secretary Stephen Twigg’s speech today had a vital job to do. How can we build on the very best aspects of Labour education reform – some of which has been continued by Michael Gove – while also identifying where the Tory version of education reform...

Reflecting upon the political debate over the last 10 days, what has been very evident is the degree of pride and affection in which Tories hold Margaret Thatcher. Time is a great healer, but her supporters are relentless in championing council house sales,...

It is nearly a year since Welsh education minister Leighton Andrews announced the plans to develop a Welsh version of Teach First in the Senedd. Ten months on and Teach First is eagerly attracting young, ambitious, and successful graduates from top Welsh and English...