I was interviewed this morning on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC News South London. In the BBC Radio 5 Live interview I discussed: * The merits of having a Grammar School in every town; * How wealthier parents are able to purchase properties in better comprehensives – biasing children whose parents who are not…
There was some surprise and disgust when a school teacher was pictured in a classroom holding a sign saying: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory” and “The only good Lib Dem is a Dead Lib Dem”. Lucy Preston is grinning while holding the sign, and is described as a ’figurehead’ of the National…
When I first started teaching in 1986 the country was in the middle of continual strike action, but I was not in a militant union. At the time, unemployment was high and I was glad and grateful to have a good job. My sense of public service and caring for the children in my charge…
Here are my education wishes for 2023 – five things the government should do to improve the system for our children. And with Nick Gibb the minister responsible there is someone in place who can drive change. ONE Sort out the muddle on SATs gradings This will involve having the courage to restore the original…
Keir Starmer’s attack on private schools is not only unfair but hypocritical because his school went private while he was there – and he stayed on. He benefited from a private education. And there are others on Labour’s benches who sent their children to private schools but now want to deny that opportunity to others.…