Tuition & Parents – A Changing Dynamic
In my thirteen years in the tutoring industry there have been enormous changes in peoples’ perception of tutors and tutoring.
GCSE Religious Studies – A Court Case Over Humanism
Three families are in court this week because non-religious beliefs are not included in a new GCSE Religious Studies Syllabus.
Bamboozled by i-World
I am sick of devices. iPads, iPods, iPhones, xboxes, wiius, playstations, etc., etc.
Choosing a Private Tutor
During my thirteen years in the tutoring industry I have seen an enormous change in the way private tuition is perceived.
The Inevitable Chaos of a Knee-Jerk System
A-levels: Schools uncertain over choices, says Ucas.
Wales to sit separate GCSEs – That will REALLY help!!
Why oh why doesn’t somebody in government get hold of this ridiculous system? We need ONE examination route for each subject.
Private Schools are Charitable. Really?
Is it really possible to argue that expensive, elitist private schools provide a charitable service?
If It Were Simple This Would Not Happen
How much time and money was wasted to achieve 43,500 remarks?
GCSEs – ABSOLUTE NONSENSE
For those who think I am exaggerating when I say the GCSE system in this country is ridiculous. I chose GCSE Biology. Even I was suprised.
Teachers v’s Firemen. Darts or Snooker?
Fireman beware, the teachers are coming. David Cameron’s new National Teaching Service plans to...
Schools ‘must do more’ to Help Disadvantaged Pupils
Schools and teachers are not to blame for social immobility, disadvantage and poverty. This is a grass roots social problem.
GCSEs Should be Overhauled – AT LAST SOME SENSE!
Has somebody with the power to change our uselsess Secondary Examination system finally come to their senses?
Delimiting University Numbers is Madness
Nonsense politicising AGAIN. “removing the cap on aspiration”. What utter nonsense from the Department of Education and Skills.
Finding a Tradesman that knows their Trade
Following some minor building works at our offices in London it became clear to me just how difficult it is to find decent tradespeople.
Academy Regulation ‘too weak’
Unfortunately this is what can happen when you give these schools free reign with their budgets and accounting.
Heads Attack No-Notice Inspections
There is such paranoia about Ofsted that schools spend weeks preparing; time that could be much better spent.
Top GCSE Grade to be Given to Just 3% in English and Maths
Just read the table above and wonder at how this is going to pan out. Everybody will be totally confused.
What Do You Do With Millions of Extra Graduates?
This is where demographics and governmental aspirations clash. It’s a bit like the rain following the plough.
Ofsted warning over provision for school leavers
We need PROPER vocational skills taught in schools alongside core subjects.
Information gap for university applications
Gone are the days when University Places had to be fought for tooth and nail. No more long nights burning the midnight oil...