Advocacy overview
Our education advocacy draws on classroom practice, curriculum design and cross-sector research to propose reforms that improve learning outcomes and wellbeing. We focus on evidence-based changes that are actionable for policymakers, school leaders and community partners.
Lessons for Positive Reform – Learning From Finland
Finland’s system emphasises equity, teacher professionalism, formative assessment and student wellbeing. We examine which elements are transferable and propose pilot reforms for the UK: reduce high-stakes testing, invest in teacher education and autonomy, embed personalised and phenomenon-based learning, and strengthen universal supports that remove barriers to participation.
Creativity as a Core Competency
Creativity is a cognitive skill that underpins problem-solving, adaptability and innovation. Our advocacy argues for parity between creativity, literacy and numeracy: explicit teaching, cross-curricular embedding and process-based assessment that values iteration, transfer and evidence of creative thinking.
Resilience and the National Curriculum
We propose adding resilience literacy to national education priorities so young people learn practical preparedness, civic responsibility and adaptive skills. This includes curriculum content on community resilience, scenario exercises, and pathways that connect schools with local emergency planning and multi-agency partners.
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