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Philosophy for the Masses
Today is World Philosophy Day, yet most people in the UK have never studied the subject in any way. A movement to change this is gathering speed, with top philosophers and educators campaigning for...
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For the Love of Knowledge
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. -Nelson Mandela I am often asked why I left South Africa, and 16 years on and I honestly don’t remember the exact reason. I...
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Beyond Books: The Future of Libraries
Libraries are facing cuts, and are closing at an alarming rate all over the country – CILIP (Chartered Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals) estimates that 600 libraries, mobile...
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Holidays or Truancy?
A leak from Department for Education has suggested that Michael Gove, Education Secretary, will ban the discretionary up to 2 weeks leave of absence that Head Teachers are permitted to grant during...
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Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves…
Life goes on. The world turns – civilisation evolves and adapts. For the travelling community, nomadism – that intrinsic need to roam – is as much a choice as it is a survival technique. From...
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A Broadly Christian Debate
My daughter attends an excellent school. It was the only one in the area with a place, but after a few nail biting weeks on the waiting lists, we were over the moon when it was the school offered. It...
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Gross Anatomy
I went to Medical School in 1987. It was an incredible experience, crammed full of learning from inspirational Professors at the peak of their careers. My stand-out memory is the first day of Gross...
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The University Without Walls
If I told you that there is a way to get a degree without A levels, would you believe me? If I told you that the university accepts all students, and that you can study at home, in prison, on an oil...
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Educating Africa
My story begins with Sthoko, a young South African woman who gave my feet a wonderful pedicure after walking in the Drakensberg mountains in South Africa last week. Sthoko is one of the new generation...
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Play Dough a Go Go!
Play dough is brilliant. Practically free and endless possibilities. Plus it lets kids do the whole messy play thing without actually making that much mess, which is always a good thing.Plus if you...
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