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In our previous post we set out the objectives for children’s writing by the age of 7, as outlined in a booklet written by Her Majesty’s Inspectors in the Curriculum Matters series. Our aim is to compare and contrast what … Continue reading
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If we can judge a nation by the way it treats its children, and by the overall wellbeing of its children, then please consider the following evidence from the NUT in today’s Guardian and elsewhere: http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/jul/04/children-exams-teachers-school-anxiety-nut Children ‘in complete meltdown’ … Continue reading
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Since the beginning of this year a major theme has become apparent in our discussions about education – why are so many young people unhappy with their experiences of school and university? And what are we doing about it? Last … Continue reading
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Many people reading an article in today’s Guardian will be appalled by what they see in it – but how many will lift a finger, or write a tweet, an email, a letter or a blog post about it? http://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/may/14/calls-to-childline-over-exam-stress-break-records … Continue reading
Palo Alto High School is one of the USA’s most prestigious public secondary schools. Three boys from the Palo Alto school district have killed themselves this year. Does a culture of hyperachievement deserve any blame? The extracts below are from … Continue reading
“Communal wellbeing is central to human life.” – Cat Stevens “What’s invisible to us is also crucial for our own wellbeing.” – Jeanette Winterson A young person on BBC1’s “Question Time” a couple of weeks ago said “Five years! Five … Continue reading
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It seems a tipping point has been reached with regard to ‘mindfulness’ and it being a regular part of our national and international conversations. It’s only a few years since ‘mindfulness’ was first mentioned on television or radio, but is … Continue reading
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“Let’s have an education that enables us to be fully alive human beings – and not simply a ‘utilitarian’ education” – Jeanette Winterson speaking on Radio 4’s Start The Week, this morning. * * * * Continuing with the theme … Continue reading
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Consider this powerful and shocking headline from a recent newspaper article: Schools ‘face talent drain’ as morale of teachers dives: Poll shows thousands are thinking of quitting as former Ofsted chief warns of widespread disillusionment http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2012/may/12/schools-face-talent-drain By Daniel Boffey Morale … Continue reading
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To return to what we were saying in yesterday’s blog, “10 Mindful Minutes” by Goldie Hawn with Wendy Holden is a book that ought to be read by every parent and every teacher. The Hawn Foundation’s MindUP curriculum ought … Continue reading
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