When it comes to students’ performance, particularly in maths, China is far outstripping most of the world. And I think we can learn a lot from them – both the good and the not so good. It came as no surprise to me when five teachers from China, who attempted an ultra-strict 12-hour teaching day…
Following the news that Chatham Grammar School for Boys is moving to a mixed sex school, BBC Kent asked me to comment on what the impact would be on the pupils and teachers.
It may sound like a worn-out cliché but it’s true – I wouldn’t have had all the opportunities that I have had without a fantastic education. And it is time to give that back to the children of the working classes by having a grammar school in every town. If that raises your eyebrow, let…
Moving from primary to secondary school can be a daunting time in any child’s life, with the prospect of a completely new routine looming large over the summer holidays. Secondary school poses a whole new set of challenges, which can be exciting but also overwhelming for some children. There are a number of different things…
With China leading the way in academic achievement, it makes sense for us in the UK to observe the Chinese schools’ methods of teaching and see what, if anything, can be learnt from the Chinese education system. The three episodes of BBC2’s programme ‘Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Chinese School’ aimed to do just that…