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Robert Halfon
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How we can teach more career skills in schools
Robert Halfon and Oli de Botton explain why more time on career skills in schools could help truly prepare children for the world of work – and open their eyes to the ‘art of the possible’
Secondary
19 October 2022
Women working
State must do better for looked-after children
Robert Halfon, chair of the Education Select Committee, sets out how educational outcomes for children in the care system must be addressed 
General
8 July 2022
The state acts as a parent to more than 80,000 looked-after children. It must do better.
Prison education must embrace digital tools to tackle reoffending rates
Robert Halfon MP says proper education for prisoners is the best tool the government has to tackle high re-incarceration rates – but there are numerous issues that must be fixed to realise this benefit
Specialist Sector
17 May 2022
Prison education must embrace digital tools to tackle re-offending rates
Government should create IB-style qualification to meet employer needs
The chair of the Commons Education Select Committee explains why he thinks a new qualification that mixes academic and technical subjects is needed to prepare students for the new world of work
General
29 April 2022
IB, qualification
Halfon: DfE must tackle big differences in learning loss
Robert Halfon, chair of the Commons Education Select Committee, says the Schools White Paper offers an ambitious plan – but it overlooks key issues
General
5 April 2022
Halfon: Ambition in Schools White Paper welcome but several issues cause concern
Government must prove the NTP is working
Robert Halfon, chair of the Commons Education Select Committee, outlines why the government must prove the NTP is fit for purpose – and if not, they should free themselves from the contract
General
10 March 2022
Government must prove the NTP is working - or give it to someone else