I do think you need to provide some evidence for the assertion in bold. You may be right, but I'm not persuaded. It depends to some extent on what you mean by "academic standards". It&… (View Post)

Just a gentle reminder to everybody that it is already compulsory to study maths to 18 unless you have a good grade at GCSE secured at 16. That applies in all 16-18 education and training - schools, … (View Post)

Bailing out, I see. Me too. (View Post)

Neither. Your original unedited post said 'bat out a draw', as you well know, and I was responding to that. I wasn't stumped by your pun. (View Post)

Possibly, actually. Famously, I was once part of a last-wicket partnership for my county junior team that scored 53 runs. My contribution was 0 not out, as I played out seven maidens. Inspiration - G… (View Post)