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Talking tough on teacher standards
Rigour is a word that Michael Gove likes. We are to have rigorous public exams, rigour in the teaching profession, a rigorous approach to school accountability, perhaps even the Department for Rigour. As Head of a leading independent school I … Continue reading
Degree of success and the importance of Computer Science
As the cost of a university education rises, students want to know whether investing in a degree is worthwhile. The answer is nearly always yes. Irrespective of financial gains, a three or four year undergraduate course stimulates the mind, develops high … Continue reading
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Tagged Academic degree, Colleges and Universities, Computer Science, education, Eric Schmidt, Google, Graduation, Mathematics
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As rare as hens’ teeth
There are many things Heads don’t like receiving including parental complaints and poor examination results, but high on the list will be letters of resignation from Maths, Physics and Economics teachers. The reason is simple; the UK is running out … Continue reading
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Tagged Economics, education, Mathematics, Physics, Teacher, Teachers' Pension Scheme
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