The abandonment of headline policies - such as expanding grammar schools or withdrawing free school meals - speak mainly to what will not happen, rather than telling us what will. There is a widespread feeling that we are rapidly reaching "tipping points" of wholesale systemic concern - especially in the care system, special educational needs and disability services, and in childcare - that are yet to be fully acknowledged, politically, and will demand more significant action than any yet on offer.
It is a pressing context facing new children's minister Robert Goodwill, his brief spanning responsibilities previously held by two ministers. Addressing directors of children's services recently, it was clear he recognises the need to listen to the sector on these policy areas.
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