The reason given for the name change is that 'Beacons' isn't a good look because it implies burning things which implies climate change. Which strikes me as pretty woke. I'd also … (View Post)

The suffragettes are nowadays portrayed as heroines by popular culture, but arguably put back the cause of women's representation by years. It was a battle which was being won anyway by less mil… (View Post)

I wish my wife was on hand to answer this (Mrs. Cookie, if you're reading, of course I was listening), but to pluck an example out of thin air, there is one academy trust which has effected fant… (View Post)

Sorry to be obvious, but Manchester. It hasn't been all progress, and parts of the main shopping areas are feeling the squeeze being felt everywhere. It is sad to see Debenhams - which is still … (View Post)

I strongly (though politely!) disagree with your last para. There's LOADS of ways of improving schools, and there are loads of examples of schools improving experiences and outcomes for pupils b… (View Post)