All-through schools: are they really all that?

Find out in Tes magazine out 3 November Open in browser Hello zimplysimple The excitement (and butterflies) of the big move from familiar primary to un-chartered secondary school is something that most of us remember well. But could this soon become a feeling of the past? The number of all-through schools in the UK has risen sharply in recent years as free schools have increasing adopted this model. Benefits include a banishment of tricky transition issues and easier curriculum planning, but is this school structure really as good as it looks? And will all schools be all-throughs in the future? Join our investigation in the 3 November issue of Tes magazine. To get your copy delivered to your door, simply subscribe by Monday 30 October. subscribe now Also in next week’s issue:   Power of the spoken word – leading academic Dr Jessie Ricketts tells Tes why oral vocabulary is crucial for children learning to read, and how schools can put more focus on it. What can we learn about edtech from the medical profession? Plenty, says Tes columnist Tom Starkey, as he journeys into the world of medical technology. Is your school leadership in line with how people's brains work? One headteacher discovers what every school leader should know about neuroscience research. Pre-order your copy of The Independent Governor's Handbook Help your school governors to become more effective with this fully-updated, fourth edition of one of Tes’s best-selling books. Available to buy only from the Tes store. Order your copy now for just £12.99 (usually £15). pre-order book Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.