Blogs

Myths of our time...

Every child must be above average.

Every school must be above average.

Every university entrant ought to get in to a Russell Group university.

No child ought to get a D, E or F at GCSE English - if they don't, it is the fault of the school.

No child ought to get a D, E or F at GCSE mathematics- if they don't, it is the fault of the school.

Children achieving SATs Level 3 or less at age 11 must be the fault of the school.

Every well-qualified young person will get a job that uses their talents and qualifications.

Every child can put behind them their genetic inheritance and environment so that they can succeed.

Sir Terry Leahy started by stacking shelves so that's a good start for everyone.

More on another occasion!

Register Now to Continue Reading

Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:

What's Included

  • Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month

  • Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector

Register

Already have an account? Sign in here


More like this

Hertfordshire Youth Workers

“Opportunities in districts teams and countywide”

Administration Apprentice

SE1 7JY, London (Greater)