Making teachers nervous the key to lifting standards?

Four years ago I wrote a piece for the UK Huffington Post reflecting on the nonsense being espoused by the then head of OFSTED, Sir Michael Wilshaw. Upon his appointment as Chief Inspector of Schools he dispensed this advice to UK headmasters: “A good head would never be loved by his or her staff. If […]

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UK Education’s Double Act – But They’re Just Not Funny!

Two of the most prominent players in UK education are the Secretary of State, Michael Gove (left), and the Chief Inspector of Schools & Head of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw (right), pictured here with British PM David Cameron. I wrote an opinion piece for the UK Huffington Post about these two characters… and I even […]

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