Political interference is 'damaging schools'...

Simona · 09-01-2015, 09:40 PM

....this statement is by the previous Ofsted chief Sir David Bell
Do you believe that politicians' meddling is damaging the Early Years too?

BBC News - Political interference 'damaging schools' - Linkis.com

**natlou82** · 10-01-2015, 08:06 AM

Yes especially when ministers take over the role of Early Years with no prior background in the area (I have a 9 month old son) just doesn't cut it imo. Guidance should come from professionals and people experienced in the field.

**bunyip** · 11-01-2015, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Simona

....this statement is by the previous Ofsted chief Sir David Bell
Do you believe that politicians' meddling is damaging the Early Years too?

BBC News - Political interference 'damaging schools' - Linkis.com

Do ursine mammals defecate in arboreal environments?

**bunyip** · 11-01-2015, 05:16 PM

Originally Posted by natlou82

Yes especially when ministers take over the role of Early Years with no prior background in the area (I have a 9 month old son) just doesn't cut it imo. Guidance should come from professionals and people experienced in the field.

I'm in general agreement, though I wouldn't necessarily want some Rambo type running the Ministry of Defense.

**natlou82** · 11-01-2015, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by bunyip

I'm in general agreement, though I wouldn't necessarily want some Rambo type running the Ministry of Defense.

Ha ha good point!

Simona · 12-01-2015, 11:07 AM

For those interested in this topic ...here are more links

Michael Wilshaw is a great guy, but Ofsted is devastating education | Teacher Network | The Guardian

This is great from Sir Ken Robinson

Preschool lessons: New research shows that teaching kids more and more, at ever-younger ages, may backfire.

**natlou82** · 12-01-2015, 02:46 PM

Thanks Simona the 2nd link is great and I will be definitely be giving this some thought as I play with the little ones. I have a good friend who is a teacher and I have noticed with her own son 3 that she can limit his play when she turns too "teachy".

Simona · 13-01-2015, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by natlou82

Thanks Simona the 2nd link is great and I will be definitely be giving this some thought as I play with the little ones. I have a good friend who is a teacher and I have noticed with her own son 3 that she can limit his play when she turns too "teachy".

Sir Ken Robinson...could listen to his advice all day ...he certainly talks sense
Glad you enjoyed the article natiou82