Richard Garner

Profile: Full name: Richard Garner Area of interest: Education issues Journals/Organisation: The Independent Email: r.garner@independent.co.uk Personal website: Website: http://www.independent.co.uk/biography/richard-garner Blog: Representation: Networks:

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Articles: Further education has failed the students of tomorrow - I cannot help but believe today's Ucas review has missed a trick by opting to ditch plans for a radical shake-up of the admissions service - 28th March 2012 A-level grading system that needs reform - For the past decade or so there has been endless debate about whether we should move to a system whereby A-level candidates apply to universities after receiving their results - 18th August 2011 Angelina's right – but her choice is not for everyone - Angelina Jolie is probably right in her assessment that the modern education system is not geared to catering for her children's needs - 3rd June 2011 Chaos in class is so bad, teachers are ready to quit profession - Staff believe they are not supported by headteacher in disciplining children - 8th April 2011 A study that should sound the death knell for league tables - There is a groundswell of opinion in favour of a later start to formal schooling - 16th October 2009 Pupils have a right to a varied education - The Cambridge primary review deserves more than a cursory glance after landing in the in-tray of the Schools Secretary, Ed Balls - 20th February 2009 Nurseries and day care are not the only answers - 9th September 2008 So where do fish and chips come from? - 28th August 2008 Swallow your pride and bring back Tomlinson - Monday, 23rd June 2008 Reforms have increased the gap between rich and poor - Thursday, 5th June 2008 Betrayal of movement's founding principles - Thursday, 3rd April 2008 Food for thought in learning game - Saturday, 15th September 2007 How middle-class families remain wary of the state - Friday, 4th May 2007 Teaching begins at home, not at school - Friday, 16th February 2007 A day for congratulations - and concern at a tarnished qualification - Friday, 18th August 2006 Expand specialist schools and forget academies - Are they value for money? On that ground, the answer has to be no - Tuesday, 18th April 2006 Two compromises can ensure PM "gets out of jail" - Friday, 27th January 2006 Why Government's approach to difficulties is flawed - Wednesday, 11th January 2006

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