Not Compulsory BLOG

It is true to say that we need a new type of schooling. Despite the many studies, theories, reports, talks and presen…

My thoughts this week are with the many parents of little ones taking their first steps on the educational ladder, an …

I believe that education and schooling are not the same thing. Schooling teaches particular subjects better because of…

Wearing my reviewer’s hat I went to see Pam Ayres on Saturday night. I enjoyed her immensely. She singularly talked to…

I am reading online The Observer’s feature by Stephanie Merritt , in which she lists her 10 best female comediennes. I…

“Here in my car, I feel safest of all. I can lock all my doors; it's the only way to live in cars… by Gary Numan.…

1.  Desperate measures by local Police. Browsing around my local New Look store between 3-4 pm on a weekday, and, as …

Warning: the first paragraph contains content that readers may find distressing My first blog post begins on a serious…