How wonderful that the Minister has now agreed to the Earl of Listowel’s amendment giving young people in foster care the right to stay with their foster family until the age of 21. This is a listening, compassionate government indeed.
It is sad that the NAHT has been so hostile to Michael Gove. Heads are dedicated people who, in my long experience, are dedicated to raising the performance of all children and giving the best to all the pupils in their charge. That is what Michael Gove wants as well, so why can’t they have…
I have just had the most amazing visit to South Africa, seeing over 10 schools, including St Mark’s College in Limpop Province, of which I am proud to be Patron. The good work done by the school in providing opportunities for young people from the surrounding villages is inspiring. I also saw a tremendous project…
We are all back at work now, after our Christmas break. You might think that a bit of Christmas spirit would have lasted into the New year, but it seems to have evaporated and there is a lot of sharp argument on a host of topics. I feel really sorry for the New leader of the House,…
I have just returned from a most inspiring visit with the Select Committee on Science and technology to the California Institute for Regenerative medicine. They were voted $3billion (Yes, billion!) to conducy stem-cell and genomic research to be translated into real clinical outcomes. And – they are doing it! – in diabetes, HIV/AIDS, Alzheimers and…
