Martin Rogers
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Speaker Topics
- User Voice
- School Admissions/Access
- Policy Making
- Local Government
- Childrens Services
Introduction
Martin Rogers is a policy consultant. Prior to this he was head of the Children's Services Network (CSN). He specialises in policy issues around access, equity and accountability in the school system, trusts and academies, and the role of local authorities and councillors. One of Martin's particular interests is admissions policy and practice, and its importance in determining which children go to which schools. He is also working on approaches to narrowing the performance gap between the most and least advantaged pupils.
As head of CSN, Martin was a member of several ‘stakeholder’ and reference groups including for the DfES, Audit Commission and LGA and maintains good contact with a wide range of partner organisations.
He has written a book and many articles on education policy for a variety of publications. He has a great capacity to explain complex issues in a “straightforward manner” and as such is frequently approached by journalists for background information and comment.
Current Positions Held
Head of Children’s Services Network 2006 - 2007
Head of The Education Network 1997 – 2006
Personal Achievements and Awards
Elected member of the Inner London Education Authority 1986 – 1990
Written a book called “Opting Out – Choice and the Future of Schools” 1992
Written many articles on Education policy including:
“The National Challenge” – for School Leadership
“School Admissions and Schools” – for TES
“Every Child Matters” – for TES
“The role of Local Authorities” – for Education Journal
Contributed to policy discussions including Party Political Conference Fringe meetings, NUT conferences, and Local Authorities.
Relevant Career and Professional Background
Governor & Chairman of primary and secondary schools for over 20 years
Chairman of Inner London Education Authority Parents Consultative Committee
Chairman of Inner London Education Authority Schools sub-committee 1988 – 90