The last couple of weeks have seen the education sector subjected to a number of broadsides on top of the ongoing pension revision saga. The revision of the Ofsted inspection categories, the reduced process for dismissing inadequate teachers, and the proposed inclusion of universities in the setting of the "A" level examination questions being just three of the pot shots.
There is an increased pressure on schools to become academies. The introduction of other types of school provision has added to this ongoing fragmentation of the old authority provided educational delivery system. As this continues the pressure on the delivery of the National Curriculum will mount. All of the schools that opt out of this system are given the ability to alter some of the curriculum.
So, the delivery of the service is becoming more fragmented at a time when the Diplomas are taking off meaning that student education will span more than one institution needing more joined up education rather than fragmentation.
In the past schools acted as a community hubs and worked together. They were involved at all levels of the local area. In a time where our communities are threatened by the recession and austerity cuts, isn't it time to revisit how we use our education system to engage and empower communities and support students rather than allow these activities to wither in the quest for academic achievement and success in a false competitive arena. Is this what we really want for our schools?
There is an increased pressure on schools to become academies. The introduction of other types of school provision has added to this ongoing fragmentation of the old authority provided educational delivery system. As this continues the pressure on the delivery of the National Curriculum will mount. All of the schools that opt out of this system are given the ability to alter some of the curriculum.
So, the delivery of the service is becoming more fragmented at a time when the Diplomas are taking off meaning that student education will span more than one institution needing more joined up education rather than fragmentation.
In the past schools acted as a community hubs and worked together. They were involved at all levels of the local area. In a time where our communities are threatened by the recession and austerity cuts, isn't it time to revisit how we use our education system to engage and empower communities and support students rather than allow these activities to wither in the quest for academic achievement and success in a false competitive arena. Is this what we really want for our schools?
