Staff4 October 2013
London’s school system has staged a remarkable recovery over the past decade: our children’s exam results are the best in the country.
Yet challenges remain: some schools with stubbornly low standards, a lack of parental choice and the growing squeeze on places. And the system is in the midst of a revolution, with academies and free schools changing education – and parents struggling to keep up. Join our panel for a debate on our schools’ future.
The Future of London Schools panel:
Errol Damelin, Founder of Wonga
Lucy Heller, Chief Executive of ARK
Robert Peston, BBC business editor/ Speakers for Schools
Clarissa Farr, Headmistress St Paul’s Girls’
Dr Tony Sewell, Generating Genius
Brett Wigdortz, CEO of TeachFirst
