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The system that's really good is Finland. They don't start school until they are 7, have not sets, only test a sample of pupils and have free education for everyone (including foreigners) up to and beyond doctoral studies.

For him and his ilk education is about retaining facts a dominant group espouse.

His god is https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E._D._Hirsch,_Jr.

The major issue (IMO) with all of these reviews is this. There is a huge amount of attention on taking in information and remembering it from books. Whilst a good memory is an excellent skills to have, it's far less relevant then 50 or 60 years ago. Young people are growing up with access to information on almost anything, more then not found on the phone in their pocket.

What needs to be discussed by people like Michael Gove is widespread implementation of thinking skills. Teaching pupils how to think creatively, work independently and in groups to solve problems. We have very little idea what the problems people will face in employment will be in 30-40 years time. But if we start with problem solving and working collaboratively as key to education, those unknown problems will be easier to solve.

Yes totally agree. An school I worked in changed their ethos to one of entrepreneurship, and in their curriculum and marketing guff essentially changed the meaning of the word from its defined one to someone who worked hard etc.

The key difference for an Academy is that they are given all the money that would have been spent on them, then decide how to spend it. So for example, if previously the LEA did the payroll and it cost them £1000 a term (for example) the school has that extra money, but must now find someone to do that.

As LEA work on fairly large economies of scale, this can cause problems.

Worth a look if you're interested - http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jun/04/gcses-i-levels-ebacc-ofqual-exams

Yes and no. What's tied to standardised testing for school leavers are the GCSE specs, which have been changed this week, mostly for the worst.

I don't think all of that is totally true - but most of it is correct. Some academy chains are pushing for the Swedish model (although a major Swedish free school provider has just closed leaving people up shit creek).

The major issue with academies is that they are less accountable than local authority run schools, and at the whim of (often right wing) business type people, who have their own agenda. However not all academies are like this, lots aren't.

The interesting thing about the generally awful changes to the curriculum is that academies are under no obligation to follow them. Which makes the name 'national curriculum' rather redundant.

As above, please post in thread or PM me. Can collect Wednesday evening from somewhere in London, or happy to pay postage.

Thanks

Just wondering why the 650c front wheel?

Me too. Why?

Thanks Chris. If I go for Nitto I'd like to get heat treated.

Anyone else?

Monday bump - anyone?

Maybe try bullhorns instead?

http://www.lfgss.com/thread17652.html#post694751

What does it matter if it was a typo or a revision of the original price? Or are you here to just busy balls?

Yes, just here to keep balls busy.

Odd typo.

oh yeah around 38cm wide please.

Hi,

I want to get some cheapish bullhorns (scratched not a problem but not crashed please). I'd like a 25.4 clamp, but if you've got a quill stem around 80mm that fits them any clamp size is fine.

Thanks

Head out towards Seaford, twice the space for half the rent......Plus there is a decent mechanic over that way ;)

Good idea, I've decided to widen my search. If anyone hears of any a room going in Brighton, Seaford or in between, please PM me.

Must spread rep before nerging again

Lovely bike.

What does CSB mean ?

If I tell you, you won't remember it in the future. Be an independent learner and have a look on google.

"the going prices on this forum" dude, stfu, that's like this years most retarded answer to this, who gives a fuck if most bikes go for 2-400 gbp?!?!?! I've seen other "newer" bikes that has gone for rid. Prices that wasn't even worth it, so try find another one that doesn't cost that much, just sad to piss in someone others thread, an yeah, some people pm the guy instant... Face palm

csb.

Looking forward to this. Any ideas on good streams?

I worked for a similar venture last year and it was a great job. Paid on time and treated really well.