Tag: London

Badenoch and Starmer Clash in PMQs Over Schools BillIn a fiery exchange during Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) today, Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch clashed with Labour leader Keir Starmer over the controversial Schools Bill. Badenoch...

Matt Goodwin's Critique of Woke Culture in Bad EducationMatt Goodwin, a former professor of politics at the University of Kent, has recently released a new book titled "Bad Education." In this critical review of...

Labour's Big Plans for 2025: Keir's Transformation and Inspiration from ThatcherAs the realm of politics continues to churn with uncertainty and challenges, one figure stands at the center of the storm: Keir Starmer. The...

The government's plan to impose VAT on private school fees has garnered significant public support, according to a recent poll conducted by the Private Education Policy Forum (PEPF) thinktank. The policy, set to take...

Former Children’s Commissioner Calls for Urgent Action to Support Vulnerable YouthChildren with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) are facing a dire situation as support continues to decline, leading to more families in crisis,...

Labour's Education Reform: Addressing the Teacher Recruitment and Retention CrisisGreat teaching is the cornerstone of a successful education system, but in England, schools have been grappling with a severe shortage of teachers for over...

Should Marathon Times Be Included on Your CV?In the fast-paced world of job applications, the question of whether to include your marathon times on your CV has become a hot topic. Many job seekers...

Ensuring Disadvantaged Children are School Ready: Labour's ResponsibilityA staggering one-third of children starting school in England at the tender age of five are not adequately prepared for the challenges that lie ahead. This alarming...

Keir Starmer, the prime minister, has unveiled a long-term plan to revamp public services, cautioning citizens not to anticipate swift changes. In a bid to rejuvenate his administration, Starmer has set ambitious targets for...

Unveiling the Mysteries Behind Award-Winning Children’s LiteratureIn the enchanting world of children's literature, there lies a realm where stories come alive, capturing the hearts and minds of young readers and adults alike. But what...

Sir Keir Starmer's Bold Targets and PM's Response: A Deep Dive into the Implications and SignificanceIn a recent speech, Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the importance of setting ambitious targets for the government to achieve...

Sadiq Khan's Universal Free School Meals Initiative: A Game-Changer for London's ChildrenLondon, England - Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has made headlines with his groundbreaking policy to provide universal free primary school meals...

An investigation into the treatment of autistic children at a school in London has revealed shocking footage of children being restrained and confined in distressing conditions. The leaked CCTV footage showed staff at Whitefield...

Staff at sixth-form colleges in England are standing up for fair treatment by the government, as they demand equal funding for pay rises given to schools. The National Education Union (NEU) members at over...

My favorite play of the year would probably be Somebody Jones’s How I Learned to Swim, although James Macdonald’s revival of Waiting for Godot and The Comeuppance by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins were also impressive. But...

Jan Royall, the outgoing principal of Somerville College and a Labour peer, is making history by being one of the five candidates vying to become Oxford's first female chancellor. If elected, she would focus...

A group of parents and former teachers have raised concerns about the Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) in Hackney, accusing the school of mistreating students and causing harm to their mental health. The allegations...

On February 22, 2019, I had the honor of speaking at a conference dedicated to remembering my dear friend, Tessa Jowell. The focus of the event was on her legacy, particularly the Sure Start...

Hunger is a big problem for kids. It makes them lose focus and energy. Mayor Sadiq Khan decided to give free meals to all primary school kids in London. This is the second year...

A recent study conducted by the University College London has revealed that private school pupils in England no longer outperform their state school counterparts in core GCSE subjects when socioeconomic backgrounds are taken into...

A recent poll conducted by YouGov revealed that a majority of people in the UK support the idea of the British Museum having a permanent exhibit dedicated to the transatlantic slave trade. According to...

Primary school headteachers in England are pushing for the removal of mandatory tests for year 1 pupils. The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has advised the government to reconsider tests on phonics, times...

When Lara Dallman-Weiss and Stuart McNay set sail together at the 2024 Paris Olympics, they weren't just navigating open waters–they were challenging traditional norms in a sport historically dominated by single-gender teams. As the...

As a teacher, I recently went through a challenging situation during my divorce proceedings due to issues with my pension provider, Teachers’ Pensions. I requested a cash equivalent transfer value (CETV) in June to...

Schools and colleges in England are being criticized for not doing enough to address and prevent racism, according to campaigners. They are calling for the national curriculum to include a focus on anti-racism, with...

Young people from working-class backgrounds are facing obstacles when trying to enter the creative industries, a recent study has revealed. The research conducted by the Sutton Trust found that the arts remain elitist and...

The TV adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall novels, The Mirror and the Light, premiered on BBC One and received glowing reviews. The fans had been eagerly waiting for the finale after an eight-year...

In the film Paddington in Peru, the story centers around a mysterious string bracelet known as a 'khipu', used by the Incans to record numbers. These khipus were made up of knots on strings,...

The financial pressure on Britain's higher education institutions is a cause for concern. With more than a third of universities running at a loss and some even facing the risk of a government bailout,...

Today, I have an interesting puzzle for you to solve involving a 'khipu', which was the Incan method of recording numbers with knots on a string. The Incans used khipus to keep track of...