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Why Schools need a radical re-think and why the British Government fails to understand

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

In the news yesterday and today is the UK government’s announcement to bring back more Grammar schools – in essence schools which can select students based on academic ability. Embed from Getty Images On Wednesday I gave my TEDx talk … Continue reading →

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Catch-up before the year ends

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

Weeeelllll it has been far, far too long since last I wrote but that, dear readers, you can put down to me being way too busy rather than no longer caring about this place of mine. It’s been, on the … Continue reading →

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Save The Memories

Posted on August 24, 2015 by

“Every time I walk past the school or through the school, it just doesn’t seem real. It doesn’t seem real that come September I won’t see any boys on the rugby pitch. I won’t see any girls on the rounders … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling a girl: the courses have arrived!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by

No soon have I begun this series of blog posts than I might have to alter the titles as Thing II, having decided traditional state schooling is for him, has changed his mind and is now not so sure! We’ve … Continue reading →

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A Kids’ Eye View of Homeschooling

Posted on May 22, 2015 by

Originally posted on A Homeschool Mom:
We often hear adults sharing their views on homeschooling. Most of us weigh in with our thoughts, opinions, and experiences. But, how often do our children get a voice? When are they allowed to share their…

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