It's been an interesting week with some exciting projects moving forward, and all cultivated from the bottom up. It seems to me that there is an energy for innovation outside of structures of authority, and creativity is happening despite the system. Then Richard Gerver's latest blog popped into my inbox and neatly summarised this feeling.
The content chimed so loudly with my experiences of crushing bureaucracy and death-by-measurement whilst working for a local authority and has affirmed my decision to leave and go it alone. It was so refreshing to be reminded that there are many voices out there articulating the essence of what learning and education is all about. I want to send my children to a place where they are seen for the good that they are and their natural curiosities, energy and enthusiasm nurtured by adults who care deeply and genuinely enjoy the wonderful uncertainties that come with giving children space to be.
I'd encourage people to read, share and take whatever action they can to make this happen. It seems at least here in the UK our politicians are reducing children to mere statistics and notably taking the F (families) out of the Department for Children, Schools and Families. How insulting to every parent to imply that their children's learning happens exclusively in a classroom and is measured by an end of year exam! And how conveniently off-the-hook for the very small minority of parents who should be doing more to support their children. I think that's what you might call a lose-lose strategy. . .
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