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It's time to commit to a 'whole education'

Government policy
SecEd is a supporter of the Whole Education Network, which is hosting its 5th national conference next month. David Crossley reflects on why the time is right to commit to an entitlement to a ‘whole education’.

If we want move our teaching, school or system from good to great, we all know deep down that it will never be enough just to improve results in maths and English or our pupil progress scores.

If we are truly to narrow the gap and increase the life chances of all young people, we need to commit to offering a “whole education” as an entitlement for all. We should plan to support the development of wider skills and attributes for all, both inside and outside our classrooms. 

There is a deeper moral purpose also, it is about reigniting why most of us became educators in the first place. As a school leader, it is about playing a part in developing a generation of leaders at all levels who are values-led, unleashing their creativity and trusting them to deliver.

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