Less Finger-Pointing, More Collaboration

Less Finger-Pointing, More Collaboration There are many who share culpability in the tragic and heart-breaking case of Arthur Labinjo-Hughes. It’s our grief-driven instinct that immediately wants to fight for justice for this mistreated youngster. We can rightly blame the murderer … Continue reading →

“We need a different approach to education”

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Consider the following: “The consequences of the standardised exam system? It’s a classic example of unintended consequences. It began with good intentions which was to raise “standards”. It’s ended up with a tick-box, teach to the test, grade-factory approach to … Continue reading →

The New Music Curriculum

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The government has announced a new “Model Music Curriculum” – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/teaching-music-in-schools Here is the press release: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-music-curriculum-to-help-schools-deliver-world-class-teaching The Model Music Curriculum (MMC) outlines a complex and prescriptive approach to learning music. It’s been developed “by a panel of 15 music … Continue reading →

Some thoughts on science, problem solving and the reinvention of our system of education

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Heard on Radio 4’s Start The Week this week: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000tcnk A very interesting thought to begin this or indeed any week! One that teachers might put to their students. What are the most important problems currently affecting our daily lives? … Continue reading →

“I was born with music inside me”

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A New Vision for Lifelong Learning

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According to an editorial in the Guardian, “a campaign is growing around a new vision for lifelong learning.“ https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/21/the-guardian-view-on-adult-education-bring-back-evening-classes We might well ask why it’s taken so long for the Guardian and others to develop such a vision, and when … Continue reading →

Progressing Education

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Child Mental Health Week, Again.

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Being Donald Trump: Education, Intelligences, Integrity and Impeachment

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