Posts tagged: Supplement Reports

Peter Hitchens to become an MP? Well, only if the right sort of seat falls vacant

o With old party loyalties rapidly crumbling, new opportunities present themselves. Step forward bold free-thinker Peter Hitchens! In his latest Mail on Sunday column, Hitchens muses about becoming an MP, and likens the choice-deprived British voter to a flower seeking light. But is he serious about a career in Westminster? Ill certainly consider standing if [...]

Monday April 16th, 2012 in , | Comments Off

Rationing for new free schools must end

Around 330 groups have applied to open free schools next year. Many will succeed. Already by September this year there should be around a hundred up and running. But we need thousands not just hundreds if the aspiration of parents for choice are to be met. At present there is a rationing system which limits [...]

Wednesday March 14th, 2012 in , | Comments Off

HE forecast for 2012: fees, applications, funding and course cuts

With students and Parliament at home, there is an opportunity to reflect not just upon the week, but upon the past and coming year. As is so often when a great deal has happened, 2011 feels as if it has been at once a very long and a very short year. It seems hardly possible [...]

Monday January 2nd, 2012 in , | Comments Off

Parents don’t want choice

Parents dont want choice Released 12/12/2011 A report finds that over 80% of people believes parents should send their child to the closest school, despite the coalition government pushing for choice in the shape of free schools and academies More than eight out of 10 people believe parents should send their children to the nearest [...]

Sunday January 1st, 2012 in , | Comments Off

Britain’s Sustainability Standards Initiative Set to Go Global

Britains Sustainability Standards Initiative Set to Go Global 10/6/2011 – BS8901 is the British Standard that has been developed specifically for the events industry with a purpose of helping the industry to operate in a more sustainable manner. It is the only standard for sustainable events in the world, and ensures a balanced approach to [...]

Sunday October 23rd, 2011 in , | Comments Off

Pink FloydFounded London School To Close

A school founded by Pink Floyd is set to close after losing funding from its local council. The Times Educational Supplement reports the independent but state-funded school established with the help of one of the worlds biggest bands, Pink Floyd, has been forced to close after 40 years. Schoolhouse Education, which claims it was the [...]

Wednesday May 25th, 2011 in , | Comments Off

Sat TV news steps into spotlight

LONDON — Much has been made of the role of social media in the recent rebellions in Arab countries, but in their focus on the internet, commentators may have overlooked the part played by satellite television — especially news channel Al Jazeera. It was a massive factor in the raising of consciousness, says Simon Bucks, [...]

Sunday May 1st, 2011 in , | Comments Off