Democratic decision-making in English education: whose voices count?

This panel discussion will explore how responsibilities for school-based education are currently shared and whether we have struck the right balance between national priorities and local concerns. This matters, given the significant role schools play in children’s and families’ lives and the strength of their connection to their local communities.

Ensuring all voices are heard

In this panel discussion, speakers will draw on their experience of working with others in the sector to bring about change and reflect on the role local interests and local concerns play in the choices made.  Could more opportunities for open and transparent debate about national and local priorities lead to better decision-making in education and a greater chance of an informed consensus emerging?