eLearning Laura

The Commons Education Select Committee reported this week that teachers “need better qualifications” (read the BBC report here), with at least a 2:2 in their first degree. Poor literacy, numeracy, ICT skills and subject knowledge are clearly a worry; and in a bid to raise standards, the bar is being moved higher for entrants to [...]

Our schools need a tough reformer (Sunday Times 15.3.09) They certainly do! We can’t blame all of the current mess on Tony Crosland for ditching grammar schools, as the system he reformed was not fit for purpose either. But despite an increased spend per pupil of 55% in real terms since 1997 (the year I [...]

Mark Steed, Principal at Berkhamsted School wrote a very interesting post about schools needing to take responsibility for Digital Literacy, as it is key to pupils’ future success. You can find the post here: Digital Literacy is a vital preparation for life. Here is my response: This is another very interesting post, thank you Mark. [...]