Jamie at School

Jamie was interviewed in the Observer last Sunday

On Teacher Training (Education)

“I think 'Dream School' is questioning everything about schools that we know, including whether you need traditional qualifications to be a teacher – I think we both know that’s a no. Govey could be onto to something quite profound there” (p.8)

On children and their potential

“I think there are definitely two types of student: the academic kids and the 50% who fail. It’s very clear to see – it’s a fact. We’re not doing enough for those who fail; they need a more physical, tactile approach, involving people skills, team-building, problem solving, building things…they need to able to knock out seven 18-hour days in a row – you need to know what real f****** work is…” (p.8)

Jamie has his 'finger on the Pulse' (not a cookery reference) of latest thinking from the Tory Coalition government. I expect those who must work 18 hours a day will be the poor and working class. 19th Century values are seasoning Jamie's views.