Wednesday 18 November, Radio 4 Four Thought: Rachel Roberts talks eloquently on the importance of a democratic basis to education; and its do-ability.  

This was a very lively, upbeat, presentation, a call to action  in which she says (as we know) that 'it can be done'! An ex-pupil of Sands School, then teacher at a Leipzig Free School, and director of the Phoenix Trust, she now works with Queen Mary University of London enabling students from low-income backgrounds be given the trust to lead and deliver mini-consultancy projects for local businesses. And  ... it is not expensive ... and ... everyone wins! 

Link to the talk

I've been discussing and developing the content for our November 28th Conference, focussing on Literacy and Meaning-Making in Early Childhood and Primary Education in Greenwich, London; we have a rich and exciting day in store! The programme, introductions, and suggestions for preparatory reading are now here .

http://www.sightlines-initiative.com/14-/185-conference-programme-reading-recommendations-november-2015.html

We look forward to hearing from our colleagues in Reggio Emila and the UK, and hope you will join us for this inspirational day.