I've an October born daughter in year 5, so she will start secondary in Sept2012, but we're doing the legwork now. We've visited a very good reputation private catholic girls/now taking boys, in a nearby town. As expected, came away very impressed. Have also visited local state 'ofsted rated outstanding' secondary which she can walk to. Will also be visiting 3 more for comparison. Immediate concern is how much secondary schools have/haven't changed since my time (I'm 45, so 30+ yrs ago...). I've been thinking about the state school which was dilapadated (sp?) and filthy, but had obviously spent its budget on banks and banks of computers - not just in the IT suite, but throughout the site. So a lot of the 'normal' lessons are taught in front of screens. AIBU to be horrified at this? or am I ancient history so far as education is concerned?? The school is 'outstanding' in our county, so they must be doing something right. Any one going through similar?
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henwoman · 17/06/2011 18:28
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