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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 11h

📚🚀 Today at Morpeth School, Tower Hamlets, staff, students and a former pupil explore Alex Bloom’s legacy and what it might teach us today. #Forum #EducationHistory

A promotional poster for the book launch of "How Alex Bloom Built Radical Democratic Secondary Education in Post-war London" by Michael Fielding, edited by Mark Erickson. The image on the cover shows a group of people engaged in discussion or study in a mid-20th-century setting. The event is titled "Michael Fielding Book Launch Event 2/2" and is scheduled for October 15.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Caroline Benn at 100 🎉 ✊ Celebrating Caroline Benn’s lifelong campaign for #ComprehensiveEducation. Writing in #Forum, she challenged half-hearted reform and asked: “Will the Education Bill get this planning done?” 👀 Read her inspiring work: beacons.ai/forumjournal #CarolineBenn100

A commemorative poster featuring large red text at the top reading "100 Years." Below is a grayscale photo of an individual smiling. The bottom text reads "Celebrating Caroline Benn" in white against a red background.

The image features a text excerpt titled "The Comprehensive Reform All over but the Reorganizing" by Caroline Benn, published in "Forum, Autumn 1976 Volume 19 Number 1."

An image of a forum excerpt titled "A New Education Act?" discussing changes in education policy, mentioning professional bodies and organizations, including the NUT. It highlights a conference on a new education act. At the bottom, it reads "Caroline Benn, Forum, Summer 1969 Volume 11 Number 3."

The image contains text. The title at the top reads, "Bristol's Reorganisation One Stage down, One to go." Below is a quote discussing the transition of Bristol's maintained schools to comprehensive schools. At the bottom, it states, "Caroline Benn, Forum, Spring 1970 Volume 2 Number 2.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

📚 20 years since the Cambridge Primary Review launched – the most wide-ranging examination of primary education in England. 👉 In #Forum, Robin Alexander reflects on its legacy, while Mary Jane Drummond challenged its approach to ‘ability’ grouping and practices. 🔗 beacons.ai/forumjournal

Children are sitting at desks, concentrating on schoolwork in a classroom. Papers and books are spread in front of them. The text reads "20th Anniversary Since the launch of the Cambridge Primary Review" and "13 October."

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"Legacies, Policies and Prospects: one year on from the Cambridge Primary Review

'Our data needed to draw on, compare and triangulate both official sources and academic research; individual or collective opinion and the real or aspired-to objectivity of systematic enquiry; unmediated viewpoints and face-to-face discussion; the voices of primary education’s main actors, especially children, teachers and parents; and to provide the essential comparative and one year on from the Cambridge Primary Review 75 global perspective we needed evidence and insight from other parts of the UK and the wider world.'

Robin Alexander
Forum, Volume 53, Number 1, 2011

Text description on a pink background. The title reads "BRAVO! and BUT... reading the Cambridge Primary Review." The text discusses disappointment with the review's treatment of educational issues, mentions "Learning without Limits," and critiques the focus on ability-grouping practices. At the bottom, it displays "Mary Jane Drummond, Forum, Volume 52, Number 1, 2010.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📚 Today, the UCL Institute of Education hosts the launch of Michael Fielding’s new book, How Alex Bloom Built Radical Secondary Education in Post-war London. Forum is pleased to highlight this opportunity to revisit a remarkable chapter in the history of radical, democratic education. #Forum

Cover of a book titled "How Alex Bloom Built Radical Democratic Secondary Education in Post-war London" by Michael Fielding, edited by Mark Erickson. The background shows a vintage classroom scene. Text at the top reads "8 October," and at the bottom, "Michael Fielding Book Launch Event 1/2."

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

✊ October is Black History Month, a time to reflect on anti-racist education. 👀 Read Penny Rabiger on teaching for racial justice, and Audrey Osler’s 1997 article on Black teachers’ experiences of racism. 📰 beacons.ai/forumjournal #Forum #BlackHistoryMonth #AntiRacistEducation

Young student enthusiastically raising a hand while sitting at a desk in a classroom. The text on the image says "October Marks Black History Month" and "Celebrate with Forum."

An image with a headline asking, "Does teaching racial justice and equity have a place in our schools?" followed by a quote discussing the importance of racial and social justice in education relating to workplace conditions and the Equality Act (2010). It questions how to ensure meaningful change and improve awareness. The text is attributed to Penny Rabiger in Forum, Volume 63 Issue 2.

An image of a quote on a red and white background. The text is titled "Black Teachers as Professionals: survival, success and subversion" in bold black font. The quote reads, "My own career has not really been planned, and I cannot be described as having followed a traditional path, yet a number of its features are also to be found in the stories of those whom I interviewed. My study of black teachers' lives and careers suggests that those who have made it to the top have often had to choose non-traditional routes." It is attributed to Audrey Osler, Forum 39, 2, from 1997.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

✨ Today celebrates #NationalPoetryDay. 🖊️ Chris Searle shows how young poets used poetry to challenge racism and connect communities across continents. 🎙️ John Gordon explores the value of young people’s knowledge in studying poetry. Read & subscribe here: beacons.ai/forumjournal #Forum

Children sitting at a long table, writing poetry. The image promotes "National Poetry Day" on 1 October with the tagline "Celebrate with Forum."

Text image with a pink background featuring red and white text. The title reads: "Mandela, Manchester: a response to establishment pessimism." Below is a quote. At the bottom, it credits Chris Searle with the publication details: Forum, Volume 51, Number 2, 2009.

The image features text on a pink background. The title reads: "‘Strong in their Minds’: young people’s poems across an ocean." Below, a quote says: “In 2005, during a period of voluntary teaching in Tyendinaga, Ontario, a territory of the Mohawk indigenous nation, I used poems written by British inner-city children of Sheffield - mainly of Pakistani origins - as the stimulus to encourage the writing of poetry by the young Mohawk Canadians.” The text credits CHRIS SEARLE, Forum, Volume 51, Number 3, 2009.

Text overlay on a blurred background features a quote from a journal article. At the bottom, the text cites John Gordon and provides forum publication details: "Forum, Volume 58, Number 1, 2016."

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

🎈 #Forum Journal is 68! 🎊 📖 Since 1958, we’ve been questioning, debating & championing comprehensive education. 🙏 Here’s to 68 years of ideas, debate and action - and to all who've written, read & supported us along the way.❤️ 📢 Read the first edition & subscribe: beacons.ai/forumjournal

Image celebrating "68 Years" of the Forum Journal. It features two covers of the journal. The left cover is from Autumn 1958 with a blue background. The right cover showcases a modern design with colourful silhouettes of heads. The text at the bottom reads "Celebrating 68 Years of Forum Journal."

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📢📚 Book launch: How Alex Bloom Built Radical Secondary Education in Post-War London 📅 Hybrid event / 20 Bedford Way, Room W3.01, London, WC1H 0AL ~ 6-8pm 🎟️ Register - beacons.ai/forumjournal Organised by Centre for Modern and Contemporary Britain and UCL Press. #Forum

The image is a promotional poster for a book launch event. The book is titled "How Alex Bloom Built Radical Democratic Secondary Education in Post-war London," written by Michael Fielding and edited by Mark Erickson. The poster includes a black and white photo of a classroom scene. Text at the bottom mentions "Michael Fielding Book Launch Event 1/2" with the date "8 October."

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

6️⃣ 0️⃣ Sixty years ago, the Dartmouth Seminar brought educators together to rethink English teaching and learning. Its focus on literacy, language, creativity and the learner continues to resonate today, reminding us that the questions we ask about education matter. #Forum #EducationHistory

A vintage-style poster commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Dartmouth Literacy Conference. The central image features a historic brick building surrounded by autumn trees, topped with a clock tower. Text reads, "1966-2026, 60th Anniversary, Close of the Dartmouth Literacy Conference, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire."

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🔴 Published today Revisit the pioneering work of Alex Bloom at St George-in-the-East Secondary Modern and its enduring relevance for education today. Revisit Michael's #Forum article on Alex Bloom: beacons.ai/forumjournal 📖 Get your copy of the book: beacons.ai/forumjournal

The image features a book cover titled "How Alex Bloom Built Radical Democratic Secondary Education in Post-war London" by Michael Fielding, edited by Mark Erickson. The cover shows a historical photo of a classroom scene with one person standing and others seated, focused on the standing individual. A red banner in the top left corner reads "15 September." Below the book cover, the text "PUBLISHED TODAY" is displayed in bold red letters.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Tomorrow sees the publication of Michael Fielding's How Alex Bloom Built Radical Democratic Secondary Education in Post-war London. For another perspective, revisit Emma-Louise Williams and Michael Rosen's introduction to My Secondary Modern: beacons.ai/forumjournal #Forum

My Secondary Modern: Stories from the Invisible Generation. The text discusses the overlooked personal experiences of individuals who attended secondary modern schools, following the 1944 Education Act in England and Wales. Emma-Louise Williams and Michael Rosen started a blog for sharing these stories since 2012. Over 90 contributors have shared posts, leading to approximately 100,000 views. Published in Forum 59, 3, 2017.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📑 Jenifer Smith describes and reflects on seven months of sharing one book with a child who is coming at reading in her own way. Read here - beacons.ai/forumjournal 5/5 #Forum #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #LiteracyDay #ReadingChangesLives

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

👓 Wendy Scott offers a critical examination of The Reading Framework. Read here: beacons.ai/forumjournal 4/5 #Forum #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #LiteracyDay #ReadingChangesLives

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

💬 Stuart Button and Peter Millward explore how young children are talked into literacy through rich interaction. Read here: beacons.ai/forumjournal 3/5 #Forum #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #LiteracyDay #ReadingChangesLives

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

📚 Margaret M. Clarke asks, "How much have we learnt?" about literacy learning in the 21st century. Read here: beacons.ai/forumjournal 2/5 #Forum #InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #LiteracyDay #ReadingChangesLives

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As we celebrate #InternationalLiteracyDay, we also celebrate the work that goes into ensuring that literacy is collaborative, inclusive and empowering for every learner. 📖 Across the pages of #Forum, contributors have challenged us to rethink what literacy can and should be 👇 1/5

A person with curly hair reads a book. Text on the image says, "8 September Today is International Literacy Day. Celebrate with Forum.

Cover of "FORUM" magazine featuring abstract, colorful silhouettes of heads. The text encourages subscription and provides a website: journals.lwbooks.co.uk/forum.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

📝 What could Andy Burnham’s government mean for education? In her latest #Forum blog-post, Melissa Benn asks whether a commitment to comprehensive education and opposition to the 11-plus can translate into real policy change. 👀 Read it in full here: beacons.ai/forumjournal

The image contains text discussing Andy Burnham, highlighting his journey through New Labour and his focus on social care, ending rough sleeping, and public control of utilities. The text is titled "Changing the narrative, but perhaps not yet the policy..." It mentions Melissa Benn and is dated Forum, 26 August 2026.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Back to school, back to the big questions 📚 🚀 As a new term begins, #Forum remains a space for research, debate and teacher voice. ✨ Here’s to a thoughtful and inspiring year ahead - journals.lwbooks.co.uk/forum #BackToSchool #Education

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Call for Papers 📢 Contributions are invited for our Spring 2027 issue: Taking Stock of Labour’s Education Policy: Past, Present, Future 🚨Deadline 16 November 2026 Read the full brief here: lwbooks.co.uk/call-for-papers-takin… #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Professor Jane Martin Emeritus Professor at @unibirmingham.bsky.social whose research focuses on the history and politics of education, gender and social justice. 📚 Read why Jane is part of our board below 👇 #Forum

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A quote from Professor Jane Martin on why she is a board member of Forum Journal.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

📖 Free to read: “The futures of teaching” by @psy59.bsky.social. This editorial explores the pressures facing teachers today, and why valuing teachers’ expertise, time and professional judgement is essential - beacons.ai/forumjournal 📢 Subscribe to #Forum for full access to every issue.

A text image featuring an editorial title: "The Futures of Teaching" by Patrick Yarker. Below, a quote emphasises the need for educators to identify challenges and innovate beyond standard policies. The bottom section shows Scrabble tiles spelling the word "FUTURE" on a wooden surface.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Viv Ellis & Marie Brennan invited contributors to explore the #FuturesOfTeaching in this issue of #Forum, placing teachers’ work in an international context and opening up new ideas, language and possibilities for reimagining teaching and schools. 🔥 Read the intro for free: beacons.ai/forumjournal

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📖 Free to read: “Gaslighting a Profession” by Nicole Mockler. Mockler explores how teachers’ expertise and professional judgement are being undermined, and why rebuilding trust in the profession matters - beacons.ai/forumjournal 📢 Subscribe to #Forum for full access to every issue.

The image contains text over a red background. It includes a lecture title, "Gaslighting a Profession on Moral Purpose, Teacher Knowledge, and the Role of Trust," and mentions Nicole Mockler as the author. Below, a quote discusses the challenges teachers face and emphasizes the importance of moral purpose, humanity, and knowledge in education.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

👀 Feast your eyes on The Futures of Teaching Want to find out what’s inside our latest issue? 📖 ✨ Explore the introduction for FREE: beacons.ai/forumjournal #Forum #Education #Teaching #ComprehensiveEducation #EducationPolicy

The image features a section from a publication titled "The Futures of Teaching." It includes a quote emphasizing the need for education to address future uncertainties with cooperative and practical approaches. A rectangular banner at the top reads "INTRODUCTION." At the bottom, it credits Viv Ellis and Marie Brennan, Forum 68, Number 2. In the background, a classroom setting is visible with an adult assisting children.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Professor Alpesh Maisuria Professor of Education Policy at @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social whose research explores education policy, social justice and democratic public education. 📚 Read why Alpesh is part of our board below 👇 9/9 #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Here it is 🥁 📚 Our fresh copy of "The Futures of Teaching" 👇🔥 Get your copy today: journals.lwbooks.co.uk/forum/vol-68… #Forum #FutureOfTeaching #Education

A colourful magazine cover titled "FORUM for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education," featuring abstract silhouettes of diverse people in various colors.

This image shows an open book with the title "A sustainable future for school leadership?" by Kenny Frederick. The background features blurred pink flowers.

The image shows the cover of a publication titled "FORUM for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education." The cover features a colourful illustration of abstract human profiles surrounded by mathematical symbols and equations.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

👋 Meet the Board: @gawainlittle.bsky.social General Secretary of the @gftu.org.uk, a former primary teacher and a long-standing education campaigner. 📚 Read why Gawain is part of our board below 👇 8/9 #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🔥 OUT NOW | The Futures of Teaching ✨ Subscribe today and get access to the latest thinking on comprehensive education, teaching and education policy. 🔗 Explore the new issue: journals.lwbooks.co.uk/forum/vol-68… #Forum #FutureOfTeaching #TeacherKnowledge

Cover of "FORUM" magazine, issue number 2, 2026, titled "The Futures of Teaching" with silhouettes of diverse individuals in vibrant colors. The text also reads "for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education." A banner says "New Issue," and there's a prompt to "See inside our latest issue" with an arrow.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Dr Perpetua Kirby Education researcher at the @sussex.ac.uk whose work explores children's rights, democratic education, participation and sustainability. 📚 Read why Perpetua is part of our board below 👇 7/9 #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Dr @haineslyon.bsky.social Associate Professor at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social whose research explores democratic education, social justice and participatory research with children and young people. 📚 Read why Charlotte is part of our board below 👇 6/9 #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Dr @solgamsu.bsky.social Sociologist and education researcher at @durham.ac.uk exploring educational inequality, social class and access to higher education. 📚 Read why Sol is part of our board below 👇 5/9 #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Dr @nualaburgess.bsky.social. Researcher at @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, specialising in post-16 education, vocational learning and education policy. Chair of @compfuture.bsky.social. 📚 Read why Nuala is part of our board below 👇 4/9 #Forum

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

👋 Meet the Board: Melissa Benn Award-winning writer, journalist & education campaigner. A lifelong advocate for comprehensive education and social equality, bringing decades of expertise in education, feminism and public policy to our work. 📚 Read why Melissa is part of our board 👇 3/9 #Forum

A graphic including text outlining why Melissa Ben is a board member of Forum Journal.

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Forum Journal @forumjournal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

👋 Welcome to our new Bluesky account. We're a journal for promoting 3-19 comprehensive education. We provide topical and informed analysis of education issues and policy. We stand for the universal provision of a fully comprehensive education system. Subscribe to access our journal 👇 1/9 #Forum

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