Lucy Powell’s speech at the Confederation of School Trusts Conference on October 15 offered a welcome challenge to some of the assumptions that have long shaped...
I hate to sound like a grumpy old man but whatever happened to parental responsibility? Back when I was whipper snapper, just the thought of bunking off school would result in a glare from the parents. Any protestations would be met with a clip around the ear.
It has been apparent for some time that fear of hurting someone’s feelings is making many of us afraid to say boo to a goose. This week came the proof – and a government inquiry to boot.
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