The difficulties start when statistics “go wrong.”
I'm semi-retired after a successful and much enjoyed career in education. Funnily enough, my last job was as a tutor for OOL. I taught on courses providing professional training for school support staff, as well as A level English Literature and English Literature GCSE. I've had an interesting career, in schools, colleges, adult education, the Arts and a few other bits and bobs. At one stage I was also a local authority inspector. Now I'm a school governor, and am enjoying watching my young grandchildren go through their own first experiences of school. Through these articles I hope to keep you up to date with different aspects of education news – and also to keep you interested!
Education must close society’s gender gap
We’ve just, for the first time, dropped out of the World Economic Forum’s top twenty list of gender equality countries.
Parliament wants to hear from you…
This latest invitation for a radical rethink is a real pause for thought and seems to have nothing to do with existing government policy.
What’s happening to your local college?
Despite their uncertain status, colleges have just received notice that that they are about to be able to provide their own degrees.
Armchair Travelling
Some of these stories are about isolation, determination and endurance, of insatiable curiosity, independence and the desire to succeed.
A History of the Playground
We should keep spaces for sport and play as pressure builds in our built up areas.
Do you like films…. ?
The “Britain on Film” project is only one of the many areas of work and interest the BFI gets involved in, but it just might be one of the most ambitious.
If Music Be the food of Love…
Music and maths have been associated for a long time, with many parallels drawn between them.