The 7th rebrand in 18 months - is this one any better?

I don't want to abolish fee paying schools but would prefer that state schools were given the resources to offer far more sport, music, drama, art, had swimming pools and playing fields, had adequate staffing, could support children with additional needs, could pay staff competitive salaries, had buildings in a good state of repair, then there would be little need for parents to pay for such facilities. In Scandanavian countries few parents pay for private schools, which do exist, since the state education is much better funded than the UK

This is how, for instance, Sweden can afford to spend more on education (and most people would be taxed beyond affording private education).
www.adamsmith.org/blog/the-real-nordic-model-higher-taxes-on-low-income-workers#:~:text=This%20shows%20the%20taxation%20differences,apply%20to%20high%2Dincome%20earners.

Labour on Inheritance Tax facts:

labourlist.org/2024/03/budget-2024-labour-must-hold-firm-in-opposing-rumoured-inheritance-tax-cut/

What a surprise. Shame the author doesn’t know the difference between ‘prey’ and ‘pray’. I stopped reading when I saw that.

I dont disagree with leveling up, I was lucky I went to a good school, well managed and a place you enjoyed going to.

What I see now is leveling down to what the state can provide and it’s a pretty poor standard, the best will always shine, the rest manage as best they can.

A private education is not a passport to anything, when you get into the employment market you either perform or you’re out. I know quite a few that all they got was a posh accent from their school, otherwise they have done nothing.

Gosh, it looks as though we may soon find out if the 7th rebrand has worked, the election announcement rumours are swirling around Westminster this morning apparently.

Please God🙏

I completely agree with your post @ 11.37, LizzieDrip.

It doesn't seem too much to ask.

This is how, for instance, Sweden can afford to spend more on education

Yes, taxes in Sweden are higher than in the UK. For that the Swedish population receive health care; social care; child care; education including free university and adult education. I believe that free school meals are provided throughout primary and secondary education and all educational visits are free. This is just the tip of the iceberg of Swedish welfare, that I have personal knowledge of - I’m sure there’s more. I used to work with Swedish students; I asked them how they felt about the high taxes in their country. Every one of them said they agreed with it because of the benefits to their entire society. Such wonderful people with care and egalitarianism in their bones - in my experience.

LizzieDrip

^This is how, for instance, Sweden can afford to spend more on education^

Yes, taxes in Sweden are higher than in the UK. For that the Swedish population receive health care; social care; child care; education including free university and adult education. I believe that free school meals are provided throughout primary and secondary education and all educational visits are free. This is just the tip of the iceberg of Swedish welfare, that I have personal knowledge of - I’m sure there’s more. I used to work with Swedish students; I asked them how they felt about the high taxes in their country. Every one of them said they agreed with it because of the benefits to their entire society. Such wonderful people with care and egalitarianism in their bones - in my experience.

What you mean , like actually being bothered about people other than themselves?

Amazing.

I know zakouma - who knew it was possible! Role on 4th July👏👏👏

Well, everyone can now make their choice on 4th July.👍

Or ‘roll’ perhaps Lizzie?

When did it stop being considered bad manners to correct another posters spelling or grammar?

Auto correct GSM. So kind of you to point it out - I hate incorrect spelling /grammar myself. Would normally have carefully proof read but a bit excited this afternoon

So yes … roll on 4th July👏👏👏

Ilovecheese I don’t think bad manners matter to some people.

Sorry Lizzie, my inner pedant just takes control …

Apology accepted

sausage roll on and chips.