Category Archives: Anecdotes & reminiscences
A View from the Foothills
In his engaging memoir Chris Mullin recalls visiting old family friends on Christmas Day, 2004. Malcolm, who teaches in the local primary school, found himself one day “teaching a class of six watched over by three OFSTED inspectors who were … Continue reading
Filed under Anecdotes & reminiscences, Diogenes, Ofsted, School inspections
History boy
I’m pleased to announce the first addition to our ‘Education past’ section – the memories of Donald Naismith, former chief education officer of three pioneering London boroughs in the Thatcher era. Donald recalls his historical upbringing in Bradford. He takes issue … Continue reading
Filed under Anecdotes & reminiscences, History, LEAs
