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Last week we had the great pleasure of visiting the Wroxham Teaching School in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, and speaking with Alison Peacock, the school’s headteacher. The work at Wroxham School was the subject of a book written as an outcome … Continue reading
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A recent article in the Times Educational Supplement indicates the direction of travel of education systems throughout the world (though not, regrettably, in the UK and the USA): http://www.tes.co.uk/article.aspx?storyCode=6358749 The article’s headline – “Curriculum – Singapore heads in a bold … Continue reading
Since its inception Ofsted has had its critics. Since its establishment, the focus for schools and for the education they provide has been on whatever Ofsted inspects – rather than what professionals think, feel and know are the most important … Continue reading
We’re not aware of any government minister who’s tried to tell solicitors or barristers how to work with their clients. We’re not aware of any politician who’s tried to tell doctors and surgeons how to treat the sick. When it … Continue reading
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This week, sex and relationships education (SRE) has been back in the news once more. It’s rarely out of the news which might make the likes of Mr Gove and his political party realise that this is quite an important … Continue reading
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Last night, there was another programme on BBC2 celebrating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream” speech. Various people reflected on the effects of this speech on their own lives. People such as Oprah Winfrey were … Continue reading
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The beginning of a new month, a new school year and a new set of challenges or opportunities in the shape of a new National Curriculum. We’ve finally had a summer that has lived up to its name – with … Continue reading
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Screaming headlines in news bulletins today – 50% of local authorities have a shortage of Primary school places, and the situation will get worse during the next two years. Shock horror. How did this happen? Don’t we have armies of … Continue reading
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