In the early days of this Parliament there seems to be a desire, willingness and intent from the government to take on what they perceive as the recalcitrant public servants who are obstructing progress. It remains to be seen whether imposing new contracts on junior doctors will lead to a break down or improvement of the Health System; similarly whether substantial centrally imposed educational changes will redefine of destroy education. Continue reading
As we end the old or maybe start the new term, in a staggered and ad hoc kind of way, I thought I’d offer a few do’s and don’ts to the Department for Education. The ideas are random and aimed at being helpful. Feel free to add yours in the comments at the bottom. Continue reading
Even before the line was uttered, in Bridget Jones’s Diary, I found myself laughing as we watched the film again last Sunday. The ridiculous, “It’s a fight, it’s a real fight” scene, involving Hugh Grant and Colin Firth fighting in the street and restaurant, is wonderfully choreographed and acted. In the more sinister setting and political intrigue of a Tory leadership battle; no prisoners will be taken and that includes schools. It’s a real post-White Paper fight over academisation which will be part of defining the schooling system for decades to come. Continue reading