In 1988, I went to a fee-paying all-boys grammar school, then in 1991 left for a state comprehensive, where I finished the last term of third year, and the remaining two years of compulsory schooling, studying for GCSEs. The simple fact I've experienced both sides perhaps makes my contribution...
Dorset Eye is supporting the campaign against the factory testing of young people. We therefore support a one day boycott of all schools across the country on 3rd May to make the message clear that we want our kids to be kids again and enjoy learning for learning's sake...
Further to the question of 'hey Gove, where have the title deeds of our state schools gone?' there is a post on the Guardian comment is free site, in response to the story about Gove's criticism of Etonians in the cabinet.I offer it with no comment. People better informed...
A married teacher at a top private school has been banned from the classroom indefinitely for having an affair with one of his students. John Boothby, 27, began the relationship with the teenage girl during the summer of 2014 while he was head of philosophy and religious studies at...
Telegraph columnist Toby Young likes to boast about how he is a perfect example of how anyone can succeed because he managed to get a place at Oxford despite failing most of his O’ Levels. In fact, he managed to do this because – according to Toby – Brasenose College, Oxford...
Students and staff at Weymouth College are proudly celebrating after their ‘best ever’ A level results. This year, the College’s A Level students achieved an overall A2 pass rate of 98%. That figure represents an increase on the 2014 pass rate and means that, the College has improved, positioning...
AS and A level results come out today (Thursday 13 August) and will affect an estimated three million young people in England and Wales. If anyone is struggling because of exam results, or worried about a friend or relative, Samaritans is here round the clock, every day of the...
On the fifth of November, after a particular fractious day at school, I sat down and wrote a post about how I wished to ‘ban’ the use of the word ‘banter’ as an excuse for bullying. It was either The Right Thing To Do or The Most Ridiculous Professional...
Alright, alright! You can stop now! Stop throwing things! Sit down! Look, lest you accuse me of lacking a sense of humour, let me establish my credentials: I was the kid in high school who called his school newspaper SYPHILIS, just so’s he could shout ‘Have you got Syphilis?‘...
Dear Parent:I know. You’re worried. Every day, your child comes home with a story about THAT kid. The one who is always hitting, shoving, pinching, scratching, maybe even biting other children. The one who always has to hold my hand in the hallway. The one who has a special...
