Despite the formulaic "nice judge, nasty judge, professional judge" panel structure that hasn't changed since "New Faces" of the 1970s - ITV's Popstar to Opera Star is of wider benefit than just to the contestants. It provides an introduction classical music, wrapped up in a glitzy competition - a … [Read more...]
We’re not all going to the Zoo tomorrow
There is a Children's Zoo at Battersea Park. I had visited this zoo as a child, as a moody teenager and as a young parent. I hadn't been back for 20 years until this week. As I walked around with my grandson, I was aware that something was missing: the staff in green wellies were still there; the … [Read more...]
Congratulations to all the pupils at Impington Village College
How proud the parents of school children at Impington Village College, Cambridge must be. This is the school where the heroic 12 year old Chris Whitehead wore a skirt to school in protest at the school policy that did not allow for the wearing of short trousers in the hot weather. I know that Chris … [Read more...]
Dept of Health to reclaim the streets
I have to congratulate the Dept of Health for putting forward a new plan to close certain streets in built up areas so that children can play outside. The idea is not new of course - we all did that in the 1960s (and before that and indeed after that!) - but due to societal changes; more cars, tower … [Read more...]
£50 well spent
I found a yellowed, curled up newspaper this morning in a file I had marked "interesting education stuff". I searched the whole newspaper to see exactly what it was that I had found so interesting that I created a file in its honour and this was it: "In February, 2010, Paul Dix went into a staff … [Read more...]
Interview with Rt. Hon Alan Johnson MP
A new feature added to our website is the "People who have changed their destination" page, featuring "Interviews With...." where I will be interviewing people who, despite deprived or difficult beginnings, have changed their direction in life and achieved their potential when it may have been … [Read more...]
Change or inspiration and what exactly is a PIE chart?
I was in conversation today with a colleague from another organisation and we were bantering about the differences in our approach to "change": I am of the "change is capable of happening in an instant" school and he was is of the "ah but sustainable change takes a long time". Luckily, … [Read more...]
Sean Foley interview: Helping children with Aspergers Syndrome achieve their potential
I was delighted this week to get the opportunity to interview Sean Foley who was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome at aged 13. Now 22, Sean is commissioned to give workshops about his experiences and how parents and professionals can best help their children and pupils to achieve better … [Read more...]
“I’m not trying to make him happy – I’m trying to cure his depression”
I watched again my favourite Frasier episode on Channel 4 where the beautifully pompous but vulnerable Pyschiatrist, Frasier, played by the wonderful Kelsey Grammer, offers Kenny, the lonely and depressed Station Manager some therapy sessions. Frasier analyses Kenny's childhood, his relationship … [Read more...]
Lego sales increase
Heartening news: "Lego sales are increasing and the manufacturer is now focusing on getting girls hooked". Twelve words to inspire a happy sigh...... Eileen Murphy www.brief-therapy-uk.com … [Read more...]
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