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Taking back control of our education system

Regardless of the General Election result, it is up to the profession to take control and create a self-improving school system, says Brian Lightman

The wait is nearly over. Soon we will know the outcome of the General Election and the direction government policy will take during its next term of office. By the time you read this, you may very well already know. 

But how much does this matter to SecEd readers working in our schools and colleges, or to the young people in our classrooms? 

While it has been fascinating to watch the campaigns unfold and consider the implications of the policies of each of the parties, the fact of the matter is that our prime focus needs to be on the here and now in our schools.

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