I harbour a suspicion that we do a disservice to those like you Cookie who don’t find school challenging - it’s like lulling you into a false sense of security. I got through GCSEs and A levels with … (View Post)

I would definitely acknowledge that he will have some weaknesses in comparison to someone who has not experienced the same childhood trauma. But he also has strengths that few 16 year olds have - he … (View Post)

The student in question has worked with a clinical psychologist for years - it has helped (he used to struggle to remain in class at all - now he is calm, confident and resilient in most situations).… (View Post)

Really? I’ve been: a civil servant (local and central government); a journalist; a teacher; an engineer; a sole trader None have required me to recall five years of knowledge under timed conditions w… (View Post)

O/T (apologies) anecdote alert: TL;DR - even if we dealt with all the myriad problems with the underfunding of our education system, it would still entrench disadvantage - here's how. I am lucky… (View Post)