Tag Archives: Eton College

Is part of our society in a state of grief?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by ianchisnall

Some newspapers treat some of their columnists as jewels in the crown of their paper. Others are grateful to have people write pieces for them every week. A classic example of the jewel in the crown case is this chap … Continue reading →

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The Benefit of Public Benefit

Posted on September 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

One of the most significant pieces of legislation introduced by the last Government for the world that I inhabit was the Charities Act 2006. It introduced the need for charities to explain in their annual reports how they provide benefit to … Continue reading →

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Life-chances for the many, not just the few

Posted on June 14, 2013 by ianchisnall

This weeks The Life Scientific interview on Radio 4 by Jim Al-Khalili focused on the human genome project. The interviewee was Ewan Birney who spoke about his work on deciphering the genome and the race to work out the right number of genes that … Continue reading →

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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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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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