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Not Knowing Where You Are Going
One of the initiatives I started when I became Master of Churchill College was a series of public conversations with eminent women, many – but by no means all – academics. To start with I was quite nervous: would I … Continue reading
Posted in Careers, Education, Science Culture
Tagged A levels, Churchill College, Fens, Science 2040, Sharon Peacock
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What (and How) Should We Teach our Children?
In the world of social media and ChatGPT, a post-Covid world and a world where climate change and war put everything and everyone under new strains and worse, what should our students – at school or university – be taught … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged broad and balanced, curriculum, Curriculum for Excellence, Simon Margison
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Skills and Post-16 Education
In his Anniversary Day address to the Royal Society’s Fellowship last week, the President, Adrian Smith, drew attention to the state of our education system, recognizing that the Prime Minister’s intent to “reform the education system to include some form … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged Augar Review, Dave Phoenix, Further Education, Kelly Vere, T Levels
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Educational Disadvantage
With many schools in England apparently in danger of crumbling around or upon pupils, the start of the new school year offers the potential, once again, of being disrupted for thousands of pupils. Since the start of the pandemic in … Continue reading
What’s Wrong with T Levels?
If you are an English reader, reading this blog, the chances are high that you studied (or are studying) A Levels before going to university. Alternative options are available post-16, but they are currently in a state of flux, whether … Continue reading
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Tagged A levels, Further Education, Levelling Up, post-16
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