Schooled in hypocrisy

Article Abstract:

Both the Conservative and Labour parties are showing a very hypocritical attitude to the debate over private education. Neither party is prepared to admit that people seeking good education for their children are obliged to pay for it, with the educational system having developed a high level of apartheid. The Labour party's motives for becoming involved with private schools are more social than educational, hoping to gain support from those who resent the existence of an elitist tier in the educational system. The Conservative party emphasises the availability of choice, but is headed by people who have had no direct experience of the state system.

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In a class of their own

Article Abstract:

Teachers should to retain the interest of their students, and teachers who are unable to do this should leave teaching to people who can. British schools tend to be managed as though they were small businesses, and internal promotions of unsuitable people may be seen as better than advertising for better candidates, which would be more expensive. Teachers may also stay in their posts because they have financial commitments and do not know where else to work. The government ams to reward only the best teachers, but better pay for all would attract better teachers.

Management, Social policy, Schools, British

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The school wall won't fall down

Article Abstract:

The UK is in urgent need of improving its education system, but there seems to be little political will to tackle this problem. Most people now see the two-nation education system, under which those who can afford to do so pay for a higher standard of education at a private school, as so deeply embedded that it will be impossible to change. There is a strong culture of resentment, with no real expectation for state schools to perform well.

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