Going private – who is really benefitting from education “reform”?

Written on May 19, 2013 by Educating Brentwood

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I am well aware that I keep an unusually close eye on education news for a non-professional. This has caused me on occasion to consider that I may be exaggerating the effects of the breakneck change that we have seen nationally, and locally, in the last couple of years. As little concern seems to be […] Continue reading →

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Recent Comments

• Christine Seymour said:

  I love the image of Gove as a demented beekeeper. Come to think of it, putting a large bag … Christine Seymour on Going private – who is really benefitting from education “reform”?

• Dawn Robinson-Walsh said:

  Reblogged this on Jeez, not you again! and commented: Are private education consultants the beneficiaries of reform? Sadly, it is … Dawn Robinson-Walsh on Going private – who is really benefitting from education “reform”?

• debrakidd said:

  There is a growing groundswell of protest. On Monday, Mick Waters called for an education spring. On the same day, … debrakidd on Gove won’t listen to academics or teachers, what about parental demand?

• Ann said:

  Gove seems to want to replicate the education he received because "it didn't do him any harm." I think … Ann on Gove won’t listen to academics or teachers, what about parental demand?

• Natasha said:

  It would certainly make a pleasant change if policy makers listened to parents, teachers and, dare I say it, children. … Natasha on Gove won’t listen to academics or teachers, what about parental demand?