The election campaign is in full swing but relatively little mention has been made of secondary education (other than careers guidance). I am not sure whether to be pleased or concerned. On the one hand, the uncertainty about future plans for A levels and sixth form provision is a cause for concern when trying to plan for next year; on the other hand, it would be a great relief to think that politicians had decided to leave education to the professionals and not make it a political issue. Unlikely, I suspect!
Meanwhile, as I move towards retirement in the summer, I have been turning out my study at home and what a revelation that has been. There has been enormous change in the 40-plus years in which I have been teaching or working elsewhere in education.
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