26 May 2010 12:43
Becoming an academy used to be big news. If the ConDem Alliance has its way, the big news next year will be the schools that are not joining the throng. What to make of it all, I'm not too sure.
Instinctively (probably due to being raised by teachers...
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25 May 2010 10:35
If someone asks me my nationality, I unhesitatingly reply “English”.
I do not consider myself British, any more than many Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish people do.
When Andy Murray plays tennis, I’m not bothered if he does well. After all, he’s...
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20 May 2010 17:25
Just back from an "education committee" meeting at County Hall, where beating bullying was the hottest topic.
After a presentation from a senior officer, the assorted members talked for more than an hour, with a blend of high dudgeon and caring and sharing...
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18 May 2010 15:48
There is much talk today about the need to cut death from cancer, heart disease and other unpleasant conditions.
It is impossible to disagree that these battles are critically important. However, life expectancy continues to rise, so we must be getting...
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13 May 2010 15:06
A new era. Common-sense Conservativism with a touch of Liberal light. Sensible policies for a better Britain? Well, education secretary Michael Gove wasted little time before he stamped his mark on the job. So, which of his radical policies was the first...
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11 May 2010 11:46
Sorry for the long wait for a new blog post. Four weeks in Florida (thankyou Mr Volcano) and a week on newsdesk scuppered my efforts. Here's my EDP column, which is in today's paper. More ramblings to follow soon, I promise.
I’m not a fan of standard...
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