Category Archives: Education

The Blair Government invested heavily in early years education and the Cameron Government began well by promising to retain childrens centres. That has become one more piece of this Governments hyperbole at best. The truth was that Blairs reforms did not go far enough and now the ground is being moved from under our childrens feet. No stone should be left unturned as we protect the future of our next generation.

An out of touch Government troublemaker

Posted on April 26, 2018 by ianchisnall

When someone appointed by the Government then goes on to make some ridiculous and out of touch comments – in this case about education, it is hard to know what will have an impact and persuade him or her to … Continue reading →

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Did teachers ever visit your pubs Damian?

Posted on April 13, 2018 by ianchisnall

The fact is that listening to people who are relaxing after a tough day at work can sometime enable some truths to emerge that would otherwise be communicated in a more formal and cautious manner. According to the biographical information … Continue reading →

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Limitations of effective work placements

Posted on April 12, 2018 by ianchisnall

Just over a month ago the Department for Education published their latest ideas that lie behind the proposals for ‘T Level’ qualifications. They made it clear that a great deal is still up for debate as they begin to analyse … Continue reading →

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At last Parliament has spotted a problem

Posted on April 6, 2018 by ianchisnall

As this piece in the Guardian reports published last Friday, the payment by a range of Academy Trusts to their senior staff has finally caused Parliament, in the form of the Public Accounts Committee to raise their hands and say … Continue reading →

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Apprenticeships need positivity & action

Posted on April 3, 2018 by ianchisnall

A couple of weeks ago in the House of Lords, a short debate took place on the theme of Apprenticeships under the guise of a couple of questions from David Blunkett (now Baron Blunkett of Brightside and Hillsborough). There were … Continue reading →

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Shadow Minister needs better research

Posted on March 31, 2018 by ianchisnall

The role of STEM Ambassadors across our nation is sadly not as well known in Parliament as it needs to be. There are around 30,000 people across the UK who work or have worked in the fields of Science, Technology, … Continue reading →

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Watch her lips and listen to what she says

Posted on March 30, 2018 by ianchisnall

This image comes from a fantastically useful website called ‘They Work for You’ which takes the transcripts from Parliament and presents them in a way that assists people to follow the words or the speakers in a very simple manner. … Continue reading →

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Just wait 5 years and we’ll have a solution

Posted on March 29, 2018 by ianchisnall

When politicians are asked questions in Parliament, particularly questions that they have been asked many times before, in written form, there seems to be no excuse for the answer to be poorly researched or only partial in its content. These … Continue reading →

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It is vital that Damian stands by his words

Posted on March 22, 2018 by ianchisnall

As banners are unfurled today at Schools across Brighton and Hove and indeed in many other localities under the title ‘Save our Schools’, it seems reasonable to ask a politician to stand by his own words. When statements are made … Continue reading →

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The vital need to inspect Children’s Centres

Posted on March 14, 2018 by ianchisnall

According to its own website: “Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. We inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people, and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. … Continue reading →

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