Keyword(s): academic selection
Blogging Over Old Ground
A couple of posts at Slugger have witnessed criticism for going off topic in the comments zone. This in itself is not an altogether irregular occurrence, but something about it got me thinking.
Slugger is a great source of news and views on Northern… more »
What are they up to?
by Michael Shilliday on 03 Jun 2008 at 13:57. Categories: Internet, News, United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Education, Politics, Devolved Government
Sinn Fein have spent the last few days stirring up the idea that they will refuse to nominate McGuinness to serve with Peter Robinson. They may refuse to do so, citing their difficulties with the Irish Language Act and, rather disingenuously, Ruane's pr… more »
I could pick a better education policy out of my ...
by beano on 13 May 2008 at 16:19. Categories: Sinn Fein, Local Wackos, Education, Devolved Government
Another one for the "What the hell is she thinking?" scrapbook. Everyone's favourite tennis star Caitriona Ruane has finally put forward her proposals for ending academic selection... by not quite ending it? Well not quite, not yet. Maybe.
It seems as… more »
Look what we've got - now what's coming?
The Sewel Convention states that if Westminster is to legislate for Scotland, it must seek the permission of the Scottish parliament first. It is somewhat different, in that the Assembly couldn't have made this decision at present but the Government has… more »
Ruane Under Fire Again
It comes as no surprise to this blogger that our illustrious education minister, one Caitriona Ruane, has once again come under fire this week. Grammar schools have struck another blow against her policy of abolishing academic selection and this morning… more »
Ruane Confirms Grammar Abolition Plan
My favourite politician is making headlines again although, as Big Ulsterman points out, she hasn't really done anything except release a rather vague (and badly constructed) statement confirming her intention to end academic selection.
Long-time read… more »
The Benefits of Cross-Community Co-Operation?
The First Minister and Deputy First Minister have made their first public act by jointly signing a letter to Secretary of State for (Wales and) Northern Ireland. So? They've used this iconic act to request something that I'm sure we would all be gratefu… more »
The Lady's Not For Turning
I'm disgusted to learn that the government plan to continue ignoring the overwhelming majority of people in Northern Ireland, who backed retention of grammar schools in various polls. It seems that Maria Eagle, direct rule education minister, will push t… more »
Why I Can't Vote Alliance: Reason 1
by beano on 11 May 2006 at 17:36. Categories: Northern Ireland, Direct Rule, Local Government, Education
It's one thing to suggest that the 11+ needs to be replaced, but it's quite another to say that, despite evidence to the contrary, getting shot of academic selection completely will lead to anything other than a second-rate, comprehensive, education syst… more »
Hain Must Freeze Controversial Reforms
by beano on 29 Apr 2006 at 13:20. Categories: News, Northern Ireland, Direct Rule, Local Government, Education
Conservative MP David Liddington has called on the government to put a freeze on controversial reforms in the areas of education and local government until it becomes clear whether or not power sharing will be restored by the November 24th deadline impos… more »
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