Tag Archives: Michael Gove

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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How much is rotten part 2

Posted on October 14, 2011 by ianchisnall

When I wrote my blog yesterday morning on the mired state of the Defence Secretary (who as I suggested, might not be in post much longer – clearly not a difficult prediction!) and his colleague the Education Secretary, I could not have imagined that … Continue reading →

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How much is rotten in the state of Westminster

Posted on October 13, 2011 by ianchisnall

In May 2010 it was clear that the new cabinet arrived in Whitehall with almost no knowledge of its processes and even less sympathy with existing programmes and initiatives. Any new management is bound to want to make changes and the perceived … 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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