Education reform

Teaching pupils how to think creatively, work independently and in groups to solve problems. We have very little idea what the problems people will face in employment will be in 30-40 years time. But if we start with problem solving and working collaboratively as key to education, those unknown problems will be easier to solve.

Key point this. And it is exactly these skills being eroded. Historical thinking replaced by rote learning. Reading comprehension by phonix. These changes across the board and based on a whim by Gove.

I know teachers will be striking over this and will probably criticised for letting the kids down and effecting the economy as parents may have to take off work to look after them. I really want to see the teacher unions making these points very clearly rather than solely focussing on teachers pay and conditions.