If being woke means avoiding sleepless nights agonising about the (alleged) over-representation of (some) minority ethnic groups on TV commercials, and then posting about my deep concerns on an inter… (View Post)

On Starmer, I agree with HYUFD! Of course Starmer didn't (and still doesn't) want Brexit. But Brexit has happened - so the question is what next? If Starmer wants to lose the next GE, here&… (View Post)

1. The NEU doesn't necessarily reflect what teachers do or think. 2. Actually, the NEU is right in saying that 'setting and streaming can ...... hold back disadvantaged pupils'. This w… (View Post)

As somebody who worked in 14-19 education throughout my career, I've two objections to your comment: 1. Anti-elitism doesn't "infect every corner of the teaching profession". Far … (View Post)

My concise summary for tonight: 1. England were rubbish, with 8,000 sideways or backward passes, and the USA were unlucky not to win. 2. Starmer is doing just fine. 3. Baroness Mone and her husband a… (View Post)