To expand the conversation on from brickies, part of the issue is the gutting of FE and the need for any courses to run at a profit. Regular readers will be aware of my pointing out the plight of tea… (View Post)

I certainly don't. My Dad was a seven year apprentice brickie (with one O level in Art) who eventually passed enough qualifications to become a lecturer in Building Studies at the local tech. Buildin… (View Post)

No. You're absolutely right, of course. Which. As well as the points you raise is another problem I have with "modern apprenticeships". Two years simply isn't enough for certain trades. (View Post)

To return to last night's discussion about tied groups and tiebreakers. The final first round group of snooker's Championship League has just ended in a four way tie. All six games ended two frames e… (View Post)

You didn't take a creampie to eat did you? (View Post)