‘Great news!’ I said to my chum. ‘2021 has been declared The Year of Childhood in Scotland.’ She looked underwhelmed. Then thought for a bit and asked: ‘Hang on, haven’t we already had a Year of Childhood?’ ‘No,’ I said. ‘That was the Year of Young People.’ ‘Ah! I see…’ Her eyes glazed over. ‘So when do we get the Year of Disgruntled, Disillusioned 45-Year-Olds?’ Happy new … [Read more...] about Why do we need a Year of Childhood?
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‘Realising the ambition’ in a time of coronavirus
School will soon be back. Maybe you’re a parent, wondering how your child will cope. Maybe you’re a teacher wondering how you’ll cope. Maybe you’re a policy-maker wondering how the entire education system will cope. Or maybe you’re none of the above – just a concerned, interested citizen. Whichever of these, please spare a few minutes to consider the … [Read more...] about ‘Realising the ambition’ in a time of coronavirus