Things are changing in the existing state system, but not fast or far enough. Their lack of ambition betrays our children, particularly the cleverest. A recent survey found that less than half the teachers in state secondary schools would advise their brightest pupils to try for Oxford or Cambridge; a tragedy to haunt us long after the Olympic triumphs are forgotten. Continue reading...
Britain's haul of gold medals in the Olympics has changed the nation's perceptions of our small island: we can emphatically be winners. Now is the time to celebrate Britain's success across more than just sport - our country, and London in particular, has quietly become one of the most amazing new hubs for digital, media and start-ups in the whole of Europe. Continue reading...
Libya is still in the midst of the transition the revolution sparked. In reality it is going through a number of different transitions that, by necessity, are happening all at once. Evidence of the transition from a period of civil war to a fragile peace is all around. Continue reading...
Far from being 'wholly unacceptable', this is why independent schools exist, and we should be thankful for it. Continue reading...
Missing out on university this year doesn't have to be a disaster, it could be a chance to see the world, gain some work experience and give your C.V. a bit of a boost. You will return from your adventure abroad extremely satisfied, better prepared for the future and with a fresh outlook on life - guaranteed. Continue reading...
The school year has come to an end, and another crop of newly minted IT graduates is entering the job market. While the recovery has been kinder to IT than it has to many other industries, finding a job is still a challenge. Continue reading...
Picture, if you will, the scene in every school in the United Kingdom this Autumn. One day, suddenly, a large package is delivered. Inside? A leather-bound volume embossed on the side with 'A gift to schools from the Prime Minister'. The title? 'My Summer at the Olympics' by David Cameron. But of course that will not happen, I hope, but there does appear to be some debate going on about education. Continue reading...
