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Closing the gap on manufacturing

Peter Mucci FRSA argues for a new approach to design for manufacturing, given its importance to economic recovery

Designs on Mathematics

Chris Ormell FRSA charts changes in the relationship between maths and design, and suggests a shift in teaching to highlight maths’ role in innovation and technology

What to do about D&T?

David Barlex FRSA argues more needs to be done to bring designerly skills to the classroom following a recent RSA event on the challenges facing design and technology teaching in schools.

Sure Start: how government discovered early childhood

Naomi Eisenstadt FRSA demonstrates how to deliver services for young children, in her story about the development of Sure Start

Could FE go mutual?

FRSAs Gill Howland and Jamie Smith believe there is now a sea change in government thinking on further education.

Should we play fair with religion?

Brenda Watson FRSA argues for more discussion of religion in public discourse.

Can we teach moral reasoning?

Emma Worley asks whether lessons in morality can be considered within the curriculum review

Higher education: a dismal equilibrium?

Two thirds of higher education institutions have chosen to fix their fees at the maximum level of £9,000 per year. Rather than solving a problem, the trend poses a financial challenge for the government.

Can Free Schools Work?

The challenges that face free schools can be overcome by learning from experiences elsewhere.

An RSA Family of Schools?

Becky Francis, Director of Education at the RSA, explores changes in policy direction and the issues and opportunities this presents.