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Carolyne Willow’s opinion piece in the Guardian, in which she criticises the Badman home education proposals as being unhelpful for children, has attracted a wide range of readers’ comments. While some commentators clearly see his DCSF commissioned report for what it is Read More …
In January 2009, the UK Government tasked former science teacher Graham Badman to assess whether the current system of “supporting and monitoring home education” in England was effective. His subsequent report was published on 11 June. Despite being described by the DCSF Read More …
“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard the Titanic, the world’s first unsinkable ship. Whether you are travelling as first class passengers or in steerage, we are all sailing together on this voyage of discovery to a new land of opportunity. The finest Read More …
Robert Burns summed it up nicely in 1791 when he described as a “parcel o’ rogues” the Scots bourgeoisie, who, in ratifying the 1707 Treaty of Union contrary to the defining principles of the Declaration of Arbroath, sold the autonomy, independence and sovereignty Read More …
By Mary Ann Rose “How?” muttered Grumpy Old Man. On the screen, Andrew Marr, barely able to contain his glee, announces the latest revelations concerning claims by MPs in Her Majesty’s Government. Grumpy Old Man (GOM) launched into loud lament: Read More …
