And - it may seem like a basic point - but if announcements are made through 'favoured' media outlets, as opposed to through official channels (whether to Parliament or in official Governme… (View Post)

There have been plenty of sensible suggestions put forward, but all of them would have required a bit of work and detailed communication with schools. Teacher assessments could have worked, but it ne… (View Post)

Really? Do you know how much improvement some schools are capable of in the State sector? Private schools tend to be pretty consistent in their results, but a good headteacher leading a motivated sta… (View Post)

Wonder if next year there are going to be a wave of stories about students at Universities failing their first year exams and getting chucked out...? (View Post)

Frankly if the criticism of the Government is that they should have seen this coming a week or so ago, and acted to head it off, then i can only conclude that people don't set very high standard… (View Post)