People are saying if we don't go back now then when? This family would probably respond: 'when it's safe and our children will not be at the risk of dying'.
We have had warnings from the US and across Europe: https://dorseteye.com/we-would-have-to-be-insane-to-send-our-children-back-to-school/
and yet still our government seek to get...
Boarding school, a peculiarly British form of abuse, has devastating impacts not only on the boarders, but also on those they grow up to dominate.
There are two stark facts about British politics. The first is that they are controlled, to a degree unparalleled in any other Western European nation,...
This was not supposed to be aspirational:
Our IQ levels are falling, and no one knows exactly why. But scientists largely agree on this: It's due to something in the environment, not to the presence of more people with less-than-stellar genes.
For much of the 20th century, human intelligence steadily rose. James Flynn,...
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of England, Dorset is more than just a haven for natural beauty; it's a treasure trove of educational opportunities waiting to be explored. Schools in this region have a unique chance to go beyond the classroom, tapping into the rich history, diverse ecosystems, and...
Following the middle finger at legitimate demonstrators in a so called democracy and an explanation that suggested it is because she is human
https://dorseteye.com/tory-minister-andrea-jenkyns-death-threats/
a teacher decided to take a closer look at the education minister's written statement and did not like what she found.
No pursuit of excellence. Merely mediocrity...
The Jewish Chronicle warns that the dismissal of Prof David Miller is ‘just the beginning’
The Israel lobby appears to be readying for a campaign to root out leftwing academics in the UK critical of Israel’s continuing oppression of the Palestinian people – echoing its efforts against the previous leader...
Today is International Women's Day
Today at 11.20 am, school students at Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester will be walking out in protest at the genocide in Gaza and in solidarity with Palestinian women.
The students will be marching to Shire Hall, to the memorial of Elizabeth Martha Brown, the last...
First, let us address the facts as we know them:
What is deteriorating concrete? This specific type of concrete, officially designated as reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), is composed of lime, water, and an aeration agent. It is poured into molds exposed to high pressure and heat, a process known...
This teacher sums up what tens of thousands of teachers are saying. Many, many schools do not have the classroom capacity already without throwing social distancing in to the mix.
https://twitter.com/1kilroywashere/status/1277591664278884362?s=20
Penny Lane
My son George contracted meningitis at 11 months old. He was left brain damaged, with cerebral palsy, deaf, hydrocephalus, severe scoliosis, dislocated hips, epileptic, non-verbal and having to be peg fed by a gastrostomy peg - this peg is what keeps him alive. He requires 24/7 care. Sadly his...
