Tag: @WholeEducation

This thought came out of the table discussion amongst Primary and Secondary teachers. Other subjects deemed less important than Maths & English are being squeezed (and in some cases squeezed out) of the learning landscape.

This thought was mentioned a couple of times. The context of course, was how teachers could provide quick and positive feedback on students work. A subtext to this thought was also provided by a student at the Maker’s Academy – where they review the curriculum every month, depending on both student and employer feedback –…

This was a thought from James Townsend, who works for the Church of England, about just how important education is to the whole community.

What did you learn from your Saturday Job? I used to pick potatoes for my uncle – which taught me some valuable things about work (and how to throw a potato…)

Following some table discussions, this thought emerged about the gap between school and work – and how learning and earning should ideally overlap.

This was a comment by Jamie Dunn which resonated with me. Surely there are better ways to give young people an experience of work?