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.

James, you Caan’t be serious

Posted on June 7, 2013 by ianchisnall

Listening to James Caan over the last few days on the Radio has been something of a revelation for people who know him for his appearances on dragons den. Firstly he suggested that society is being damaged by easy chances being given … Continue reading →

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Education, Immigration, Economics

Posted on February 16, 2013 by ianchisnall

We know that the Cabinet and top tiers of our Civil Service reflect a background of great privilege compared to the majority of the population. Even before the previous Government’s relative success at widening access to our Universities, the higher … Continue reading →

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The truth Cults – doesn’t it

Posted on February 4, 2012 by ianchisnall

An imperfect storm has just blown up in Brighton and Hove, caused by the careless use of a term which is much misunderstood. The term ‘cult’ was penned by a leading councillor in the city in a tweet about a free school which … Continue reading →

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Selection need not be negative

Posted on November 20, 2011 by ianchisnall

The announcement that a Church School has been criticised for its admissions policies is not something that is particularly newsworthy (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/mobile/education-15793881). This decision by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator will have reinforced the views of those who are critical of the existence of … Continue reading →

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Does Dave have Apartheid amnesia?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by ianchisnall

During Prime Ministers Questions on Wednesday Sam Gyimah, MP for East Surrey asked David Cameron if he agreed ‘that if we are to tear down the apartheid in the education system, for which he argued a few weeks ago, not only should well-performing private … Continue reading →

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Can we really call ourselves civilised?

Posted on October 1, 2011 by ianchisnall

There is an old adage which states that the mark of a civilised society is how well it looks after its most vulnerable citizens. In recent weeks there have been a number of debates, decisions or studies that suggest that we need … Continue reading →

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A right old Eton’s mess

Posted on September 11, 2011 by ianchisnall

It has been widely reported that David Cameron and Michael Gove have, in the last few days held a meeting with headteachers from a number of prestigious public schools including the PM’s almer mater (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-14859876). The meeting with this already well-connected and privileged part of the education sector was … Continue reading →

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