A Journey into Learning

Haringey’s schools are short changed because the government gives them less money to teach each child than councils with similiar costs.

Hackney – £6170
Camden – £6161
Islington – £5812

Haringey – £4987

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My mum, who is also a teacher in Haringey, recently returned from a trip to Accra in Ghana where she had been setting up a link between Haringey Sixth Form Centre and La Presbitarian in Ghana. With a little coaching she put together this movie (using iMovie). It really demonstrates the power of digital media to disseminate information.

I, like Sue, have been appalled by the recent onslaught of the press, politicians (witness the behaviour of our MPs) and bloggers on Sharon Shoesmith and Haringey Children’s Service.

The death of Baby P is an absolute tragedy. The three people who killed him have been tried and sentenced in court. Clearly, there are questions to be answered by Haringey Children’s Service – and there are several enquiries underway. However – we cannot allow the tragic death of a child to spark a witch-hunt. Working with vulnerable young people is a hugely challenging and difficult vocation – and those who do so deserve support.

We are trying to install a sense of maturity, integrity and responsobility in our young people. I hoped that our leaders would provide a better role model for them.

This is my own personal opinion and does not represent my employers view in any way.