I have written my maiden post for the Ghost Cabinet. It is entitled ‘Public schools and charitable status’ and can be accessed here. In it, I discuss Alan Johnson’s recent suggestion that public schools volunteer their teachers etc to work in the state sector, and question why, instead of such vindictive, publicity-grabbing stunts, the Government does not simply copy from public schools the things that make them so successful.
The Ghost Cabinet is a team of bloggers who examine Government policy, and where appropriate, present alternative ideas. All the main policy areas are catered for by bloggers with experience or interest in each area.
June 4th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Well, I read about this latest proposal to lend teachers from public schools to state ones and I must say it is magnificent in its madness. I have taught in both types of institution and can tell you that most public school teachers would not last 5 minutes in most stste schools!
June 5th, 2007 at 7:41 pm
I shall have to go to Ghost Cabinet and read further, but just from this bit it doesn’t seem such a clever idea.
Very informative blog.
June 6th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
I am backing you for best political blogger, Bel.
After all, it was partly one of your posts that started my blogging in the first place…
June 6th, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Hi Crushed, thank you very much for your support. I’m honoured to hear that I played some part in the formation of your very fine blog.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:16 pm
Playing the innocent, there Bel.
That’s why I like you