Archive for October, 2010

Cyberspace: facing up to reality (I)

Posted on October 27th, 2010 by Melanie Strickland, under Public Affairs

At 13, I spent most of my free time loitering in the shopping centre, browsing shop windows and trying on clothes that I had no real intention of purchasing, but now the average 13 year old is much more likely…

What education policies are needed to combat poverty?

Posted on October 22nd, 2010 by Manuela Winkelmann, under News, Politics

The Field Review on Poverty and Life Chances  which is currently gathering evidence has prompted Policy Exchange, a conservative think tank to follow in IFS’ footsteps and organise a seminar to review the evidence base and discuss…

A case for vouchers (but by any other name)

Posted on October 12th, 2010 by Kristen DiLemmo, under News, Politics

The release of Lord Browne’s higher education review coincided with another proposal that garnered considerably less attention – for the moment, at least. Paul Collier, who spoke at Policy Exchange last night, is no stranger to having his…

J.R. Brewing

Posted on October 8th, 2010 by Matthew Burgess, under News, Politics, Private Schools and Charitable Status

Yesterday, the High Court granted permission for ISC to pursue our judicial review of the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance.  Whilst this is excellent news, one might wonder why we needed to go to the effort (not to mention expense) of…