Private School Politics: VAT, Equity, and the Education Divide. SLT Podcast Episode 13

[@mwhite1578]

We need a coherent education system that looks at the purpose of education. In the early years education sector the education training still focuses on Piaget, Vygotsky, etc, we need up-to-date thinking about education and what outcomes are we aiming for.

[@Shway92]

It needs a part 2 what about the class sizes in independent school majority don't exceed 20 pupils and teacher admin is reduced which both contribute to the quality of lessons and the support needed which state schools continually have problems Great episode though

[@vsalambassi]

The school in the West of Haringey you were referring to is probably Fortismere

[@mwhite1578]

I think if you have the money and can afford it, go that route. Children need to thrive as early as possible to secure high-quality education. State schools are bogged down with red tape, and classes to full 30+ children in a class are problematic. What does research say on high-quality education, class sizes, qualifications? Teachers are trying, but education needs a good look at.

[@mwhite1578]

The parents who are with it will fight tooth and nail for their child's education. So parents will get a pay rise or get a higher paying job 😮