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Robin Bevan
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Government’s teacher pay claims are ‘economically incoherent’
As teacher pay negotiations rumble on, headteacher and former NEU president Robin Bevan wonders if ministers truly understand the economic arguments at play and the long-term damage any misunderstandings could do
General
6 February 2023
Counterfeit money
‘Gavin, are you all right? I’m a bit worried about you’
Education secretary Gavin Williamson has been making strange decisions – I’m concerned about him, says Robin Bevan
17 December 2020
Why the NEU is more important to teachers than ever
With cuts biting and a Tory majority government readying its policy plans, to suggest the National Education Union is irrelevant is a big mistake
2 January 2020
‘Nine changes that would prove Ofsted is REALLY listening’
The chief inspector claims she’s listening to schools – but Ofsted’s proposed changes fall well short, says Robin Bevan
24 April 2019
‘Ofsted could end up wasting everyone’s time’
In developing its new inspection framework, Ofsted must ensure it is backed up by robust evidence, writes Robin Bevan
15 October 2018
‘Mr Hinds, here’s how to cut teacher workload...’
The education secretary thinks he can’t do much to tackle teacher workload – but he’s wrong, writes Robin Bevan
8 October 2018