A subject I had literally no opinion on at all until I was asked and then I had strongly held views. Not because I care deeply where they live but because the idea of co-schooling seems absurd. So, knowing that other people also feel strongly about things that don't in anyway affect them I wrote the following. Please enjoy the close up picture of my face...
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Sorry I just popped out.
Interview on BBC Radio all about university and things.
9/11
Changing the world may not fit into a box on a careers aptitude test but I can’t think of a loftier ambition.
GCSE Results Day 2019
So, a better man or at the very least a more accomplished blogger might try and pull the wool over your eyes and retool previous posts claiming them as new. Not I though, no, no let honesty be my watchword as I promise faithfully that I was simply too absorbed in other projects to create … Continue reading GCSE Results Day 2019
A Level Results Day – For what are we are about to receive may UCAS make us truly fearful…
Or not. Actually it seems that this year things are going pretty well for many, but for those of you haven't quite got what you wanted then please check out my article about next steps. It is on the Daily Mail but I wrote it so it's all good. Also take a moment to check … Continue reading A Level Results Day – For what are we are about to receive may UCAS make us truly fearful…
Summer loving happened so fast, too many British live in the past…
Brexit, languages, Brits abroad, Scandinavia and tortured metaphors all dovetail in a very satisfying way. Read on...
Keep on rocking in the Free School…
So, a lengthier and more explanatory post will be forthcoming soon enough but those little scamps at my local paper beat me to the punch. After years of moaning I decided it was time to put up or shut up, whilst I have no especial faith in my putting up abilities I have even less … Continue reading Keep on rocking in the Free School…
‘Mickey Mouse’ degrees bring Mickey’s good name into disrepute (Students sues uni for £60,000 and wins – kind of.)
Poor university settles out of court at insurers suggestion after being materially not as good as they claimed.
When it rains, it pours – National Careers Week articles…
As per the title, yesterday turned out to be a fecund period of, well, I won't say journalism, because... you know. BUT. I did manage to get two articles published, one in the Femail section, all about what parents can do to help their kids find their career path and one in the TES, all … Continue reading When it rains, it pours – National Careers Week articles…
Trade your passion for glory.
Oh hi there everyone, long time, little in the way of articles. You know how it is... anyway in amongst all the other noise and clamour I did manage to dash out this effort for Femail. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-6688007/From-apprenticeships-gap-years-careers-expert-reveals-paths-teenager-take.html No, no - you're welcome. Enjoy it...