Competition and Collaboration in Local Learning Landscapes- where next for policy?

By Toby Greany A new policy landscape? In our previous blogposts we have set out the thinking that underpins the EQuaLLS research project as well as some of the emerging themes and issues we are exploring (such as ‘place’, ‘boundary spanners’ and teacher learning). We have also outlined our research design, which has involved interviewingContinue reading “Competition and Collaboration in Local Learning Landscapes- where next for policy?”

Researching Local Learning Systems during a period of Fragmentation and Reformation

Toby Greany A decade ago, Stephen Ball described England’s school system as “messy, patchy and diverse”, reflecting the roll back of Local Authorities (LAs) and the rapid increase in independent academies underway at that time. Since then we have seen a shift in policy, away from promoting single academies and towards Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs), whichContinue reading “Researching Local Learning Systems during a period of Fragmentation and Reformation”