The blog’s been a bit quiet for a couple of weeks, so I just wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, and a peaceful and prosperous year in 2015. The reason for this unprecedented blog inactivity is that, on the 11th, Erika and I were blessed with the arrival of our second son, Joshua […]
Read MoreOn Friday, I popped by Claygate Primary School, where headmaster Darryl Taylor introduced me to the FA Skills initiative on display. FA Coach Roxanne Bennett was showing an energetic group of boys and girls a number of drills to sharpen up their footy skills. It is part of a program to help strengthen grassroots football […]
Read MoreI have written a column for the Yorkshire Post, arguing we need to end the snobbery around the vocational route to success for youngsters. University has a key role to play in the education system. But, it’s not the only route to success. If we want to boost social mobility, make Britain more meritocratic, […]
Read MoreWith the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement coming on Wednesday, I have penned a column for The Daily Telegraph today. I argue that with voter mistrust of politicians’ promises so high, we need more honesty about the cuts to government spending that inevitably lie ahead, whether it’s for the purpose of cutting debt, reducing taxes or finding […]
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