| StorageSite | UCL Institute of Education |
| Description | Large black volume split into two by Simon and comprises newspapers cuttings and correspondence.
At the front of the volume there are papers dating from 1953-1955 comprising press cuttings, typed transcripts of articles by others and correspondence regarding Simon's publications 'Intelligence Testing and the Comprehensive School' and 'Education in the new Poland'. Includes:
Reviews of Simon's books
Articles by others regarding Simon's work including by Professor P E Vernon
Letters to Simon regarding the two books and their reception, including from Shena Simon, Ernest Simon, J G Lauwerys, W H G Armytage, Cyril Offord
Letters to the press by Simon in response to reviews of 'Intelligence Testing and the Comprehensive School'
Copy of 'Leicestershire Schools 1625-1640' with letters from individuals
At the back of the volume there are papers dating from 1947-1955 and comprises:
Articles and letters to the press by Simon and others including on the by-election at Didsbury, comprehensive education, intelligence testing, social justice and education, psychology, curricula in secondary schools, education in Poland, teacher training and educational policy
Book reviews by Simon
Most of the cuttings are from Communist and Nation Union of Teachers publications |