Educationally Outraged‪!‬ The Rebel Head

In this episode we discuss;  the rudeness of people and the depressing month of January, Harry and Meghan and then look at the impact that lateness and bad attendance has on education. I test Katy on her knowledge and understanding of her job description (attendance officer).. and decide not to sack her. We finish the Pod with Katy's picks in her Fav, Fab, Four plus One. Please be assured that her 'plus one' will absolutely outrage you!

In this episode we discuss; the fallout from the recent British General Election (December 2019) Lucy's dismay with humanity in general, Mesut Ozil and the lack of a backbone from Arsenal Football club and her (Lucy's) 'conflicted' view of the Monarchy. Lucy shares her 'Fav, Fab Four plus one'. We then hold an in-depth discussion on what can only be described as the 'draconian' behaviour policies of Secondary schools around the country, particularly here in London. Unfortunately...her sister Katy joined us for the broadcast!

In this episode we discuss;...how Jordan got into education and became a teacher, we discuss the Monarchy... and of course, because it's Jordan, we discuss 'Napoleon' ...at some length. We share Jordan's 'Fav, Fab Four plus one' and then we get to discuss the Education Ministers (Sec) through the years and ask the question..."and the point of them is what?" Also if you want to know the difference between being an Atheist and a Humanist...stay tuned.

In this episode we discuss;... the British Monarchy and the 'British Values' programme in schools. Howard reminisces about his time as a Chair of Governors way back in the late 1970's and we discuss the role of the governing body in schools, past and present. We quote from the late American educationalist and author John Taylor Gatto who lamented that schools and their structures never really change. Howard reveals his 'Fav, Fab Four plus one and goes on to talk fondly and proudly of his three children, Jane, Sue and Dave...and Julia Roberts!

In this episode we discuss; The educational funding crisis and take a look at your taxes and try to explain exactly how much goes where?....plus we share our thoughts on Trump, Brexit, The British Monarchy, our combined love of the NHS, badly behaved Headteachers on a protest march, the real cost of Free Schools, the Education Funding agency - and tea made with icing sugar!