Ah, there’s the rub. Some occupations are worth choosing for their kudos value in conversations with strangers. “Rocket scientist” has a nice ring to it; instant respect; what enormous brains you must have. And these days, “footballer’s wife” has potential; what big – no, let’s not go there. The rocket scientist may have the sneaky… Read More »
Something lovely about Thursday night – there seems to be a ‘Nearly there!’ party on the pavement outside every London pub, with young people in their 20s and early 30s knocking back enormous glasses of white wine – every glass a third of a bottle no doubt. Long term damage of no account when it’s… Read More »
On 29 May Hilary was interviewed on the BBC Radio 5 Live Richard Bacon show in a discussion about boarding schools – “are boarding schools good for children”. She was in a discussion with a number of callers, Simon Partridge (a member of Boarding Concern) and the host Rachel Burden (sitting in for Richard Bacon).… Read More »
British boarding schools are probably the best in the world. Hilary Moriarty, National Director of the Boarding Schools’ Association, explains how much has changed and how much of value has been retained.
The Boarding Schools’ Association website, at www.boarding.org.uk has recently been redesigned and relaunched. Go along and visit to find information about jobs in the boarding sector, details of the specialised boarding training that the association offers, frequently asked questions and boarding school news.
Phones were red-hot in the BSA office on Friday 28 March, with journalists chasing information to fill out the press release from the Halifax Financial Services, about steep rises in boarding fees in the last ten years (articles appeared in the Telegraph, the Daily Mail and the Herald, amongst others). The Halifax had raided the… Read More »
You mean you still want us to educate people? Why didn’t you say so?! Hilary Moriarty reacts to the recent claim by universities that students reaching them are not fit for their courses
Christmas has only really begun when the school carol service takes place.
Marking is central to what a teacher does and must be approached with care
Ever since the league tables arrived, schools have channelled their energies into getting the best examination results for the most children. Of course, schools should produce the best examination performance possible from every child, because a basic education for all, up to GCSE at least, is, ultimately, what schools and education are for. It may… Read More »