Tag Archives: Nicky Morgan

Education based on half truths

Posted on October 16, 2015 by ianchisnall

The announcement from the Government that it was overturning its previous judgement preventing Kent County Council from building a new Grammar School in Sevenoaks under the guise of a link to the Weald of Kent School in Tonbridge demonstrates that Nicky Morgan is no longer … 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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Time for a U Turn

Posted on July 27, 2015 by ianchisnall

One of the very positive impacts of the Blair Government came as a consequence of his speech on education. The realisation that investment in early year’s education and the need to raise the profile and standards of those who work … Continue reading →

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An education our children deserve

Posted on March 23, 2015 by ianchisnall

The introduction of the National Curriculum following the 1988 Education Act and the subsequent extensions to the powers to control what is taught in our Schools place significant responsibility in the hands of the education secretary, currently Nicky Morgan who according … Continue reading →

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Its all in the numbers

Posted on January 30, 2015 by ianchisnall

During last nights Question Time from Wrexham, blogger Kate Maltby speaking early on in the programme but after several exchanges between some of the MPs on the panel, pointed out that the rest of the programme was bound to be … Continue reading →

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A measurable character

Posted on December 7, 2014 by ianchisnall

Over many years I have participated in a number of discussions, presentations and even workshops on the theme of character. It is clear that in selecting people for roles and vacancies, that character is one of those hard to measure … Continue reading →

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