Grammar schools are back in the UK, but not without a few caveats to appease the doubters - although they will probably get lost in the midst of time and we'll be back to the old 2 tier system.
I have no fundamental problem with a 2 tier schooling system, all schools carry out some sort of streaming, but what has worried me since the 80s is the politicalisation of education. It started with Mrs Thatcher, then Messrs Blair and Brown ramped it up, followed by some others I forget and then Mr Gove under Mr Cameron. What a motley crew! We just don't seem to be able to leave the system alone long enough for it to prove/disprove itself.
Meanwhile, the weather forecast for tomorrow is dire, with rain expected all day from very early on. The early comment is because I'm due to take part in a half iron-distance triathlon that kicks off at 06:25 which means setting up my bike etc. from about 5:30 or so (registration queue pending). OK, granted I will probably get wet in the swim, but normally gradually dry out on the bike culminating in a sweaty run. Tomorrow I'll be wet all day, worried about slipping off on my bike and probably feeling wet and cold on the run. Must remember to pack some nice warm clothes to travel home in.
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