Tag Archives: Nick Gibb

A revealing statement – unfit for purpose?

Posted on April 11, 2016 by ianchisnall

This comment made by the Minister of State at the Department for Education, Nick Gibb reveals why Gibb and his boss, Nicky Morgan are determined to force all Schools to become academies. The comment was made over the weekend, the two abbreviations are LA … Continue reading →

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The loss of choice and integrity

Posted on March 25, 2016 by ianchisnall

According to Nick Gibb, speaking this morning on Radio 4, because the number of Schools converting to academies is growing, it will soon be impossible for the state to sustain a mixed economy and so it will be necessary for … Continue reading →

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Best education for all pupils

Posted on October 25, 2015 by ianchisnall

A question in the House of Commons on Thursday raised the issue of how our Trainee Teachers are prepared to educate pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The question was answered by Nick Gibb (Minister for Schools and MP for Bognor Regis and … Continue reading →

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sugar coated ignorance part 2

Posted on October 24, 2015 by ianchisnall

I wrote yesterday and on Tuesday about the Governments apparent failure to read its own report on sugar related matters (Public Health England’s “Sugar reduction: the evidence for action”) and their unwillingness to impose a sugar tax on unhealthy food. One vital … Continue reading →

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The Homework ate our Government

Posted on September 20, 2015 by ianchisnall

A fascinating exchange took place in Parliament on Wednesday when Kevin Brennan, Labour MP for Cardiff West asked a question that is relevant for all teachers and potentially all students and parents: Department for Education – Classroom Assistants To ask … Continue reading →

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Who is running our country?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by ianchisnall

The questions which get asked in the House of Commons by MPs can sometimes reveal the hidden depths of the political leaders of our country. On the most basic level we need to appreciate that each written question asked is calculated as … Continue reading →

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