General Chat

I'm glad you've mentioned the practical skills, Bob. I've always thought the Government should raise the profile of the 'manual' professions. I'm sure, given the opportunity, there's a lot of youngsters who would excel in this area and end up being a very valuable asset to society. Not all of us are cut out for an academic career. As we all know good plumbers/builders/electricians are worth their weight.....

Like Pink I'd liek to know how can they re-introduce what is still in use?????? I know our local grammar schools are still in action as my daughter attends. I refsued point blank to even put the local comp on her list when we appiled two yrs ago. The local comp is RUBBISH. They have special classes for the less academic but nothing to help the more able. Kerry ahs always been academic and enjoys her school. we went to the tank mueseum a few yrs ago and out of four kids ( the other 3 boys) she was the only one who wanted to learn about the tanks, the war etc. She is like a sponge and loves new knowledge. For her grammar school is best Would still like to know where her academic skill/interest came from though???? Cos it certainly wasn't me LOL

I did my 11+ but because I'd only applied to 2 Grammar Schools despite getting quite a high mark (81%) I didn't get in. BEST thing that ever happened to me. I had a great time at school, got fairly decent grades (10 A*-B) and I hope that in the future my children will go on to attend a Comprehensive like I did! love becx

I wouldn't be where I am today were it not for 7 years of grammar school, but then not everybody wants to be where I am today. Not sure I do myself really. CB >|<

Everybody seems to be very keen to bring back Grammar Schools; but, as I recall 80% of children went to Secondary Moderns.

Roxanne, All teachers are educated to degree standard. You cannot become a teacher today without a degree. Gwynne

I went to high school back in the fifties and hated it. Yes the discipline was strict but in the 50s so it was at secondary modern from what I heard. i always felt that i would have done better at a comprehensive had they had them then. i was always top at my junior school but bottom at High school, one of the youngest in the year and class, I just couldn't keep up with the others. If you were an under achiever the teachers didn't bother with you, they concentrated on the achievers. When the teachers didn't bother neither did I. I got 2 O levels, then as an adult at evening school I got another 3 O levels with good grades a GCSE and two A levels one of which was a grade A. Plus numerous work related certificates whcih show I was not thick. If they bring back Grammar school discipline wont improve significantly, that is to do with how we are today. Discipline shoul start in the home. Ann glos

Teachers study for 3 years to gain their BA/BSc, and then for another year for their QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Hi Fiona, I was about to say that. lol, Gwynne