An Ofsted spokesperson said: “We are saddened that the headteacher has made the decision to resign, especially as our inspection team judged the school’s leadership and management as good. Beyond this the inspection report explicitly commented on the good job that she and her senior staff had done in improving the school. The report also recognised the school’s improvements in the pupils’ behaviour, personal development and GCSE results, while pointing out the improvements needed to the quality of education. However, we do understand the strength of feeling among the school community about the head’s departure.” … [Read more...] about I’ve been a head for 17 years. Now Ofsted has driven me out of the job I loved
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‘Sharp rise’ in student mental illness tests universities
94% experienced a rise in demand for counselling services in the past five years 61% reported a rise in demand of more than 25% 29% had an explicit strategy on student mental health and wellbeing At some universities one in four students is using or waiting to use counselling services, and some report dramatic increases: … [Read more...] about ‘Sharp rise’ in student mental illness tests universities
Holocaust survivor tells 30,000 children he will “never forgive” Nazis for his parents death in death camp
"We passionately believe that hearing an eyewitness account is a central part of Holocaust education and as Holocaust survivors sadly become fewer and frailer, we want to ensure as many people as possible have the chance to hear their testimony whilst they still can.” … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor tells 30,000 children he will “never forgive” Nazis for his parents death in death camp
Billions for Boris Johnson’s Brexit brinksmanship should be spent on the basics
Working people throughout the country are crying out for hope and change. This report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation should keep politicians on their toes – and rightly so. GMB will be at the forefront of that fight for fairer deal for working people who contribute so much and don’t get enough back. … [Read more...] about Billions for Boris Johnson’s Brexit brinksmanship should be spent on the basics
Mark Wallinger: The artist who wants to provoke pupils’ creativity
If he had to explain why he had kept creating: "It's something I absolutely love. It's just the love of art, being fascinated and beguiled and awestruck by a lot of painting. … [Read more...] about Mark Wallinger: The artist who wants to provoke pupils’ creativity
