The three main political parties are putting together their manifestos for the next general election. This mean there now is the time to...
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Free Our Schools Almost all children now believe they go to school to pass exams. The idea that they may be there for an education is...
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Great to hear your comments. I would like to hear more from you re the talent you have come accross in your part of the world. I am an...
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Ferdinand...nice to hear from you. Great comment. Never apologize for what you really are. Your English is perfect and effective. I would...
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I would like to know which of the parties I can rely on to deliver EXACTLY what is on a special needs statement, particularly for Dyslexic...
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The first thing I would do is to take Education out of the hands of politicians. To have rank amateurs constantly interfering, and chopping...
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I think that there is some practical sense here. But there are some important pitfalls: Firstly, SATs need to go. However, personal...
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A master craftsman/woman used to be, and should be, a valued and esteemed member of society. Many young people, as with children and...
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Well it’s going to be mighty strange being without Edge from now on! I have had the most wonderful six years, learned so much, been constantly...
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Last week I wrote about deeply ingrained attitudes. Changing them, of course, is not easy.The existing system - the establishment, if you like - is...
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