I drove past a school recently and noticed the sign out the front that read something about ‘inspiring young minds’. A comforting thought. That is absolutely what parents sending their children off to school each day want to hear. That … Continue reading
“There are very few children who do not feel, during most of the time they are in school, an amount of fear, anxiety, and tension that most adults would find intolerable. It is no coincidence at all that in many … Continue reading
When I was 6 years old I missed a few days of school at the start of term because we were on a holiday. The first lunchtime when I was back at school and playing with my friends there was … Continue reading
There is a perception out there that children would not be motivated learners without force. That unless someone decides what they need to know, sits them down at regular times, and assigns them work, they would be totally lost. People … Continue reading
“1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to education, and with a view to achieving this right progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity, they shall, in particular: (a) Make primary education compulsory and available free to … Continue reading
School is different these days. Or so they tell us. If you dare criticise it, you are bound to hear this. “Not MY school. It’s different!”, “It’s not all bad”, “It’s not how it used to be”, “You obviously don’t … Continue reading