@liz_sidwell
- RT @DogsForGoodUK: We're hiring! Do you want a new role that really makes a difference? We are looking for an experienced administrator to… 1 week ago
- RT @RDAnational: They made it! What a fantastic result for the whole community @ParkLaneStables 1 week ago
- RT @marcsidwell: "Let now the chimneys blaze And cups o’erflow with wine, Let well-turned words amaze With harmony divine...” Five minutes… 2 weeks ago
- RT @marcsidwell: "The sky puts on the darkening blue coat held for it by a row of ancient trees...” Five minutes of calm for the end of yo… 3 weeks ago
- RT @BeccyBarr1: I reckon I’ve vaccinated about 100 people today. This is as close as I’ll ever get to feeling like a superhero! What a bril… 1 month ago
-
Latest Posts
Archives
- November 2017
- February 2017
- November 2016
- October 2016
- August 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- August 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- October 2013
- August 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- December 2012
Category Archives: Uncategorized
Repetition – not always the answer
‘If at first you don’t succeed, try try again’. We’ve all heard that mantra many a time especially while at school. After all what is homework if not repetition till you crack it? ‘Practice makes perfect’ is another . However … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Repetition – not always the answer
No going back to the Drawing Board for UTC programme
Definitely not! We need to make high quality technical education work in the U.K. We already have a model which is far and away better than anything we have ever given young people before. That is the University Technical Colleges … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on No going back to the Drawing Board for UTC programme
MATs – friend or foe
My experience is overwhelmingly friend. So why the deep concern. Here are a few of my reflections. With the Secretary of State’s announcement yesterday there is time to stand back. Since the Budget speech so much hype and news has … Continue reading
Academies by the seaside.
‘All academies by 2020’ – the debate on structures is already in full swing. The question is can academies rise to the challenge and do the job education in this country needs? That is not single academies but academies in … Continue reading
Women Engineers
It was inspiring to read at the weekend about Professor Dame Anne Dowling’s achievements as an engineer. Less inspiring to see she is the first woman to be appointed as President of the Royal Academy of Engineers but at least … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Comments Off on Women Engineers
New Year Resolutions and Technology
Apparently the most common resolutions are related to living healthier lives. I am no exception in that nor I suspect in failing spectacularly ever to achieve them. However this year I have the Up Band to ensure success. Technology has … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Jawbone Up, New Year, technology
Comments Off on New Year Resolutions and Technology
Learning is for life
This Christmas I was lucky enough to join my son and daughter-in-law for a skiing holiday in Austria. Well the plan was for them it was skiing and for me time to ponder, relax, drink coffee and enjoy the wonderful … Continue reading
