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After reading some bell hooks and attending a seminar by Dr Sophie King-Hill put on by Boys’ Impact, I did what I always do – write it out to allow my brain to sort it out. This is that.
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People in glass houses…
I’ve been reading Stobart’s The Expert Learner alongside articles about the hierarchy of academic and vocational pathways. These are my initial thoughts. While I agree…
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Curiosity killed the cat …
Simon Field at the Sutton Trust makes some astute observations. I ask will we be permitted to explore them further to see if we can…
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“I hear it’s as bad as man flu …”
Written from a place of clarity and safety, this essay reflects on PMDD, chemical menopause and neurodivergence, and why dismissive language about women’s health continues…
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It’s just a test…
I am not saying End Point Assessment is like a witch trial, but I am saying it shouldn’t be an ordeal. This piece takes a…
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