Academy status, pupil attainment and school improvement
No evidence linking academy status and educational standards
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Each sheet challenges government and media rhetoric by presenting the facts about what's going on in our schools, our education system and in the teaching profession.
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Policy
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Policy 
Teachers’ workload
The facts about teachers' workload.
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Fact Check
As never before, education policy is driven by ideology not evidence.
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Academy status, pupil attainment and school improvement
No evidence linking academy status and educational standards
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Teachers’ workload
The facts about teachers' workload.
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Appraisal and classroom observation
Myths and misunderstandings around appraisal, assessment and OFSTED
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Education funding
Unless education is properly funded, children in every area will suffer.
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Free schools
The reality of Free Schools has not matched the overblown promises.
I fully support the #AskDamian campaign. It beggars belief that the Government has ignored the pay review body’s recommendation of an across the board 3.5% increase of all pay and allowances.
— Mike Kane (@MikeKaneMP) October 29, 2018
I am fully backing this vital campaign. Where’s the money Damian?! 3.5% needs to be fully funded for all teachers across the board #AskDamian https://t.co/B6dELmfYpE
— Caroline Lucas (@CarolineLucas) September 6, 2018
Will do my best!
— Wes Streeting MP (@wesstreeting) September 4, 2018
Happy to
— Paula Sherriff MP (@paulasherriff) September 7, 2018
Happy to make representations on your behalf - please email me at pursglovet@parliament.uk.
— Tom Pursglove MP (@VotePursglove) September 8, 2018
I am in full support of this campaign from @NEUnion - investing in the future of education means investing in our teachers not inflicting #SchoolCuts - the recommended pay rise needs to be fully funded #AskDamian https://t.co/RcjXLbOLa9
— Jon Cruddas (@JonCruddas_1) September 11, 2018
At the General Election I promised to fight for Nottingham schools & all those who work in them & I will #AskDamian https://t.co/KpI3y6fQtk
— Lilian Greenwood (@LilianGreenwood) September 8, 2018