Don Foster‘s press release on the BBC today caught my eye: Ahead of Tuesday’s anticipated publication of the BBC White Paper, Don Foster MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Culture, Media and Sport Secretary today warned the Government against a TV licence fee ‘smash and grab’. Don Foster MP said: “The White Paper must rule out a… Continue reading Fisking Foster
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Less than sure about Sure Start
Evidence has been dribbling in that Sure Start is not merely failing to help but is actually hindering the most vulnerable families in deprived areas. This is a difficult one, and Lisa Harker is correct to say that it is too early to make any pronouncements on the scheme’s relative success or failure. However, Tim… Continue reading Less than sure about Sure Start
Freedom, New Labour Style
Okay, so first the government run around shouting about how their new plans will make all state schools independent and self-government. But then they introduce a one-size-fits-all system for teaching literacy? If it’s so good, then why not let the schools – and parents – decide for themselves? Could you have a better example of… Continue reading Freedom, New Labour Style