Welcome to our first EB50 Most Influential – our pick of the people that have shape the education system over the years.
All schools, in whichever model they’re run, have the same fundamental goals – to offer the best possible education for pupils. The Coronavirus-pandemic has shaken-up the education system in the last 18 months, with unprecedented school closures forcing the majority of pupils to learn remotely from home. And while schools are open, they are expected to provide a quality remote education should pupils have to self isolate. Schools have risen to the challenge and adapted their practices to provide a virus-safe environment for pupils and staff, and address the learning-gaps caused by the pandemic.
In recent years, education has gained a greater focus on levelling-out the playing field, so that children from disadvantaged backgrounds or poorer areas are given the same possibilities as their wealthier peers, and that those with special educational needs or disabilities are not held back from achieving their academic goals.
There is a huge expectation on schools to provide an outstanding education against a backdrop of the pandemic, shrinking budgets, rising pupils numbers, and teacher recruitment and retention issues. Thankfully there are plenty of outstanding individuals that are committed to improving the educational experiences and outcomes for pupils and those that work in the profession – whether they’re on the frontline, shaping policies, or lobbying for change.
Our first EB50 Most Influential list is our pick of the people that have made an impact on the education system in England. It includes government officials, head teachers, heads of MATs, teachers, charities, union representatives, lobbyists and so on. They have all played their part in shaping how schools are run, how teachers teach, and how pupils are assessed.
Congratulations to those on the list.
