Your Canterbury, Issue 171, January 19, 2011

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SOLDIERS TARGETING
AFGHAN HEROIN TRADE
(cid:1)BY JENNY ARMSTRONG
WHAT’S ON & WATCH
SOLDIERS based in Canterbury
yourkenttv.co.uk are waging war on drugs in
Afghanistan.
Infantrymen from the Argyll and
Sutherland Highlanders, 5 Scots, have been
training policemen in Afghanistan’s Helmand
province.
The policemen have managed to push into a
new area and arrest five suspected poppy
farmers.In the area,poppies are often used to
produce opium,which can then be converted
into class A drug heroin.
A 35-strong squad of policemen from the
Lashkar Gah district of Helmand were joined
by 35 Highlanders.
The company entered the village of Noorzai
at first light and used the local mosque’s
speaker system, usually reserved for the
Muslim call to prayer,to gather villagers for
a shura,or public meeting.
The Canterbury Tales is selling a favourite tipple of The area commander, Colonel Sattar, was
able to help solve problems for villagers
the Middle Ages – mead. Search: ‘Mead’ BOUNCING BABY BOAR
who were suffering because of intimidation
by anti-government forces.
ALSO INSIDE Col Sattar encouraged youngsters to join the
police force and gathered information leading
SCHOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 10 A wild boar piglet is the first arrival of 2011 at Wildwood, Kent’s unique woodland park. to the arrest of the five suspected poppy grow-
The new baby is the first piglet to be born to proud parents Pru and Sydney and marked the New Year ers.Growing poppies is illegal in Afghanistan.
LETTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 11 in style by arriving on New Year’s Day. The baby is as yet unnamed until its sex can be determined. As the police and soldiers left the area,they
spotted signs that a group of enemy combat-
Wild boar piglets are born with stripes to help camouflage them in the undergrowth and typically
LEISURE . . . . . . . . . PAGES 13-16 ants were preparing to attack,but after a show
stay in the nest for about 10 days. The young are suckled for about 12 weeks before they are completely of force from the police the anti-government
MOTORS. . . . . . . . . PAGES 17-22 weaned, after which they find their food by rooting around the woodland floor with their mother. forces retreated.
Wildwood Trust is campaigning to save wild boar from being hunted to extinction and has asked the Captain Tom Mobbs, a Royal Marine
JOBS. . . . . . . . . . . . PAGES 25-27 Government to legalise the status of this animal and let it take its rightful place in the British attached to 5 Scots,said:“It was great to see
CLASSIFIED. . . . . . . . . PAGE 28 Countryside, helping to restore our natural woodlands. the Afghan National Police (ANP) acting as
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Greenbelt building plans
at University ‘unsuitable’
(cid:1)BY JENNY ARMSTRONG The £60million development will gic plan identifies Chaucer Fields as
create more than 400 temporary con- prime amenity green space that
struction jobs and some permanent should only be developed once all
jobs in the hotel,once it is open.The alternative options have been consid-
CONTROVERSIAL plans
university has said it will plant trees ered.”
for 800 student rooms and a and create ponds to maintain the The plans were due to be shown in
150-room hotel on greenbelt land’s character and improve biodi- December as part of a consultation
versity. on the development, but had to be
land are being officially
But a campaign group has already postponed due to bad weather.
unveiled this weekend. been set up to oppose the buildings. They will now be shown at St
The University of Kent plans to Tim Long of www.savechaucer- Stephen’s Community Centre,Hales
build on the Chaucer Fields – one of fields.com said:“The scale of the pro- Place,Canterbury,from 10am to 2pm
the last green gaps between the cam- posal next to a suburban residential on Saturday,January 22.
pus and Canterbury. area will have a significant,perma- Keith Mander,from the University
The institution has proposed a sus- nent,and detrimental impact on all of Kent, said: “These consultation
tainable,energy-efficient design with residents. events will provide an opportunity to
solar panels.It will house 800 stu- “The proposal to build along the view our plans and ask questions.
dents in shared apartments, town- kilometre-long south-western flank “We are committed to consulting
The King’s School
houses and one-bedroom flats, as of the existing green belt is unsuit- widely before we submit our plan-
well as office and study space,a laun- able for the site.It is not sympathet- ning application in March and I am
Recreation Centre dry,shop and café. ic to the existing mixture of meadow delighted that we have already
The university also plans to build a and built-up areas. received 45 responses.
new 150-room conference centre and “The University of Kent should “These comments are being fed
A you hotel,to provide accommodation for consider an alternative site before a back into the Chaucer Fields design
visitors to the city and the university, planning application is made. development process and we will con-
old prices and a 205-space car park. “Canterbury Council’s 2006 strate- tinue to take account of feedback.”
at
Kent troops on Afghan mission
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no joining fee, there has never been a
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didn’t engage is an excellent indica-
tor of the ANP’s ability to move at
will through these contested spaces.”
The Argyll and Sutherland
Highlanders are currently partnered
with the Afghan National Police in
Lashkar Gah. The British soldiers
also help the Afghan police gather
information on the Taliban and other
anti-government militias in the area.
There are currently 117,000 fully
trained policemen in Afghanistan.
The British Army hopes to raise this
to 134,000 by the end of 2011. PLAN OF ACTION: Lt Luke McDonagh, of D Company, 5 SCOTS, briefs his ANP colleagues
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Last push for funding as new
Marlowe nears completion
(cid:1)BY GARETH ARNOLD
WITH the grand opening
set for October, Marlowe
Theatre bosses are still
fighting to raise the remain-
ing £1.25 million needed to
complete the iconic theatre.
With the outer shell complete,work
is continuing inside the building,
designed to portray a “relaxed classi-
cism” by leading architect Keith
Williams.
When complete,the Marlowe will
seat 1,200 in the main auditorium,
and another 150 in a smaller,as yet
unnamed performance space.
A bar and restaurant, boasting
stunning views of the cathedral,will
remain open during the day to pro-
vide additional income,the aim being
to reduce the council subsidy needed
to keep the Marlowe afloat.
And at night the theatre will host
the UK’s biggest touring companies,
with a varied programme of music
and drama.
The odds have always been stacked
against the project, as Peter
Williams, chairman of the new
Marlowe Theatre Development
Trust,explained:“If you look at the
new Marlowe Theatre objectively,as
it rises from the ashes of the old
Marlowe,the odds against it happen-
ing at all were pretty long. SHOWING WAY: The new Marlowe towers over the surrounding buildings, and is designed by
“For all its history and high profile the architect Keith Williams to point towards the cathedral, from where this picture was taken
in the world,Canterbury is run by a
small district council. “It may well be that other cities with the restaurant and bar,is hoped
“To raise £25.6 million was always
look to Canterbury to see how we’re to reduce the council subsidy
going to be a big step.Add to that the
going about this big challenge. required by the theatre, currently
credit crunch, the collapse of the
“This is a real example of how pub- standing at about £400,000 a year.
banks,and the parlous state of the
lic and private sectors can, and It is hoped the theatre will aid the
nation’s finances, and the environ-
indeed must,work together to make recovery, as the district pulls itself
ment to push ahead with an initia-
this kind of project a reality.” out of recession.
tive such as this could hardly have
Apart from the 2011 panto,which Mr Everett said:“Theatres are sig-
been less encouraging.”
A respected documentary film pro- will be Cinderella, theatre director nificant employers.We are advertis-
ducer,Mr Williams says the success Mark Everett is keeping the ing for management positions, and
of the project – and the fact it hap- Marlowe’s forthcoming arts pro- hope to draw on a pool of up to 90
pened at all – is testament to the way gramme under wraps until March. people,including part-time staff.”
the city has pulled together. However, a gala performance is Mr Williams said:“We have always
He said:“It’s a parable of our times. planned for October 4,to mark the believed in Canterbury that culture
Here is an open local authority say- grand opening,preceded by several leads to regeneration.It’s not just the
ing ‘we need your help’,and people test shows throughout September. new Marlowe. The new Turner
have answered. What is certain,though,is that the Gallery in Margate, the new arts
“I think it’s absolutely remarkable new Marlowe will see increased com- quarter in Folkestone – these are not
that the community can come togeth- mercial involvement, with facilities coincidences.
er in these straitened times and sup- aimed at encouraging corporate “When times are hard,people turn
port a project such as this. sponsorship of shows. This, along to the arts.”
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VC hero’s unlucky break become popular pets since the launch of the
Compare the Market ad campaign that fea-
tures an animated meerkat.
HEROIC soldier Johnson Beharry has had to “A bin was the last place we would have
stop training for Dancing On Ice after break- hoped to retrieve this animal from,”said a
ing a finger. park spokesman.
The accident happened off the rink when
one of his skates fell on his left hand,fractur- Retirement move praised
ing his index finger.
The Victoria Cross winner,who was based SAGAhas welcomed the Government’s deci-
in Canterbury,will be unable to lift his dance sion to ban employers from being able to force
partner,Jodeyne Higgins,for up to six weeks. staff to retire when they reach the age of 65.
The 31-year-old – who was the first recipi- Dr Ros Altmann,a pensions expert at the
TRANSFORMATION: Jenny Armstrong, before and after her sessions with the stylist and life coach ent of the prestigious military award for val- Folkestone-based company,said:“Most people
our in more than 20 years,after saving mem- are not old at 65 any more. If the baby-
Revolt into style
bers of his unit in Iraq – was said to be “gut- boomers do not keep working,economic out-
ted”. put will be lost and increasing numbers of
A source said: “Johnson got through all older people will have much less to spend.”
those days in a war zone without having to A Saga survey of the over-50s showed near-
stop,but now has had to wave the white flag. ly half of those not yet retired want to work
“His routines will have to be changed to past 65 and seven per cent want to work into
and lift yourself work around his finger being in a splint.” their 70s.
out of that rut
A life coach and stylist are offering to help women stuck in a rut
get the best out of their wardrobes and their lives. In this exclusive
report, Jenny Armstrongwent along to find out more
I DON’T often wear make-up and
when I go to work I dress for com-
fort rather than to project a pro-
fessional image.
But stylist Olwen Shaw and life coach Sue
Butler say your wardrobe can help you get
ahead.Mrs Shaw said:“There have been stud-
ies that show women who wear make-up get
more promotions more quickly.
“How you dress is how you are perceived,
and if you dress in a sloppy way and you are
not seen to take care of yourself,people think
that is translated into your attitude to work.” WISE WORDS: Sue Butler advises Jenny Armstrong
They are running a workshop near
Canterbury in February to help women dress I turned up without make-up wearing serv-
and act to get what they want and offered me iceable,practical clothes.
a sneak preview. First,Mrs Shaw showed me which colours
Mrs Butler said:“This is for people who are suit me.She said:“If a colour is complementa-
feeling a bit stuck.It is for people who want to ry to you it lights up your face and makes you
get back into the driving seat and get on top of look fit.If a colour is not complementary to
your wardrobe,making your style reflect what you it makes you look tired and older.”
you want your life to be like.” Next comes the dreaded make-up,but the
stylist of six years quickly transforms me from
a sleep-deprived youngster into a perky-look-
ing professional. While she inspects my
wardrobe and shoes,I have a session with life
coach Sue Butler.
Mrs Butler worked in human resources and
career management in the City and at the BBC
before becoming a freelance career coach for the
likes of Motorola,the civil service and Zurich.
I was daunted by the idea,but it turned out
to be a lot like having a very helpful chat with
a very wise,unbiased friend.
Most of Mrs Butler’s clients are people who
have had a change or want to make a change
in their lives.
She said:“Olwen looks at people’s personal
style and I look at where people are in there
life and where they are going to next.
“They often go off and decide to do some-
thing completely different,and the question
arises, have they got the style and the
wardrobe to go with it?”
• The style and life coaching day is on Saturday, February 12.
For more information contact Sue Butler on 01227 767629,
HANDS-ON: Stylist Olwen Shaw gets to work or email [email protected]
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The University of Kent is bringing forward development proposals for
new on-campus student accommodation alongside a new hotel and Downs Rd St Stephen’s
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Between 10am and 2pm The University of Kent makes a million to the economy in the
major economic, social and cultural Canterbury district.
contribution to the area and is one
For more information visit our website www.uok-consultation.co.uk of the region’s largest employers. It The project represents a £60 million
employs over 2,000 academic and direct investment by the University
We hope to see you there. If you are unable to attend for any reason and would like non-academic staff and has 16,000 during construction of the project
further information, please contact: students in Canterbury. that will, in turn, deliver significant
local employment opportunities, as
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In 2010/2011, the University well as increased expenditure in the
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ARCHANT KOS MEDIA CAMPAIGN ISSUES COUNTYWIDE CALL TO ARMS TO KENT BUSINESSES
Time to roll up our sleeves and
work together for prosperity
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between businesses about the beginning and employers and employees are going through.
the end. She has worked closely with the
THIS newspaper calls on employ-
“I’d like to reach a point where we are engag- Government’s Future Jobs Fund and is acting
ers throughout the county to join ing really closely with the private sector to find as a business mentor for young people with
together and support our new cam- out where the skills gaps will be in future,so the Prince’s Trust charity.
we can address that and train up tomorrow’s “Everyone is aware that these are tough eco-
paign to Keep Kent Working. workforce today.” nomic times,but that creates an opportunity
With unemployment at its highest rate in One of the main aims of the Keep Kent for doing things differently,”said Miss Trevill.
years and Government spending cuts in full Working campaign is to encourage businesses “And that includes how businesses recruit
force,now is the perfect time for businessmen to take on young workers,as a third of the their staff and how they take on apprentices
and women across the region to collaborate county’s unemployed are aged 18-24. and offer graduate placements.
and improve the Kent economy for all. Investing “Our proximity to London has also become a
Our campaign aims to keep people in work, blessing and a curse,because we lose many of
generate jobs and develop our talent for the do something positive and use our media as a Cllr Lynes pointed to KCC’s support our best workers there.But now’s the time to
future. vehicle for employers and organisations – as scheme for employers, which drastically stop the brain drain and for Kent employers to
It will provide a forum for local companies to well as the wider community – to communi- reduces the bureaucracy involved with tak- fight back and keep the talent here.
demonstrate what they are doing to aid the cate how adaptable the business community ing on an apprentice,as an example of how “Keep Kent Working is a positive campaign
recovery – be it by taking on new apprentices in Kent is to dealing with change and to make different organisations can work together for and I’m pleased this newspaper is giving
or coming up with innovative new ways of sure the people of Kent know what opportuni- the benefit of all. employers and employees the platform to com-
working – while also acting as a launch-pad ties are out there.” He added:“The benefit of investing in youth municate good employment practice as well as
for firms to join together and share their The Keep Kent Working campaign already is that you get a huge amount of enthusiasm, to raise awareness of what help is out there to
expertise. has the backing of Kent County Council and energy and drive that comes with being young. keep Kent strong.”
Archant KOS Media has faced difficult deci- the Federation of Small Businesses. “Letting young people look at things with a To achieve the aims of our campaign we will
sions itself in recent times,as have many busi- “Anything that gets businesses working fresh pair of eyes and question the way in need everyone to contribute.We may lead the
nesses within the county. together to create more employment opportu- which they do things can be so valuable to Keep Kent Working initiative,but we also wel-
Managing director Paul Stannard said:“We nities for people – and especially young people businesses,and can give them a serious edge come any ideas or suggestions.
ourselves have had to make tough decisions, – absolutely gets my backing,” said Kent over their competitors.” • Show your support for Kent’s economic prosperity by
and it is from this backdrop that we decided to County Council’s cabinet member for regener- The Keep Kent Working campaign manager emailing [email protected].
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Peninsula land ideal it will choke and stall. finally claim left numb;
I would like to reassure residents That smallest of trophies,the best From Melbourne to Sydney a
– for our wildlife on the Hoo Peninsula that the in the game. nation in black
RSPB remains resolute in its As we sat and we shivered down Shane Warne shed a tear,with no
commitment to the protection of the under they went clocks to turn back.
Re your story,Campaigners’ fury at unique wildlife and heritage of the
plans to bring Cliffe airport plans North Kent Marshes. Ambition unbridled,success their The Man of the Series – a young
back to life,on Kent News, Chris Corrigan intent, chap called Cook,
January 8. Regional Director Each man on a mission,a purpose, His name now enshrined in the
Mr Olsen is right to say that the RSPB South East England a quest game’s record book,
Hoo Peninsula includes the best With pride in his heart and three The runs from his bat flowed like
piece of undeveloped land near a lions on his chest. great vintage wine
Scrooge attitude not children at Christmas may seek to
major city.But it is not the best Only five skips before had returned Reminiscent of Gower with stroke
make a valid point about the value
piece of land for an airport. with the spoils play divine.
to be applauded of money.But some might think
It is best for the amazing range of he’s become the Ebenezer Scrooge Immortal their names,of legend And on that last Friday,the
wildlife and the spectacular,open of the 21st century. their toils; ultimate prize
landscape that’s found there;much What a miserable attitude Terry, comment on website From Jardine to Hutton, When Beer stood and faced
of which is legally protected for its displayed by your blogger last Illingworth,Brearley,Gatts Tremlett’s seven foot eyes,
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Regeneration in the Thames dust, raised – quite unsurpassed. that we won
Estuary may be a crucial fuel for • Gary Wright’s support for Jamie But who’d hold the aces,who’d fold The Army went barmy,Aussie fans The Ashes,down under,by three
the UK’s economic engine,but a Oliver and his suggestion that we and go bust; were struck dumb, Tests to one.
powerful engine needs to breathe or should not spend so much on our Which pack hid the jokers,who’d Kangaroos hopped away,platypuses Michael Claughton
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yourlocalinterview
QTell us a little about yourself. pointed with things they buy over the inter- and has become a classic.It had a British serv-
net.I also restore items and will track things ice life of 60 years and is still going strong in
QUESTION & ANSWER
AI’m 59 and took early retirement from a down for people.I can sometimes do research India.Similarly the Mills grenade,which was
major PLC just over two years ago. I’m into customers’ grandfathers’ WWI history. designed in 1915,modified in 1917 and then
JOHN married and have two grown-up kids.I live remained in service for another 55 years com-
just outside Ashford. QTell us about the flag you recently discovered. pletely unchanged. I also think First World
War medals are potent symbols of the terrible
QWhen did you first become interested in the First World AI bought the flag from a local collector who experiences soldiers had of trench warfare.
BAILEY War and military history? had acquired it 12-15 years ago. It was
AMy father and all my uncles were in the made by a French woman in Calais during QWhat do you think of the social and cultural life of the
forces in WWII and I was brought up hear- 1944 to welcome the liberating troops. It’s area?
ing stories from the war.I acquired my first made mainly from parachute silk,plus what AMy wife and I moved to Ashford from south
military item when I was about seven years looks like the gold edging from a tablecloth.It east London four years ago and wished we
old.I swapped a Mars bar for a brass Spitfire is quite crudely made. I am investigating a had done it earlier.The quality of life here is
that a school friend’s father had made in the couple of leads on the French woman,but it’s far better, with the superb countryside and
RAF.I’ve still got it.I became very interested early days yet. coastline.There seem to be many more people
in the First World War after visiting the actively trying to make Kent a better place.
Somme in the mid 1980s and was amazed by QWhat are the favourite items in your collection and
what I saw.I then started researching my two why? QHow can people find out more about you and Still in the
grandfathers’ part in the Great War. AI do like military paperwork,such as the Trenches?
documents a soldier would have had in his AThey can learn a lot from the website but
QWhat inspired you to set up Still in the Trenches in service from recruitment to discharge.I have also I'’d like them to come to the shop in the
Folkestone? those papers for my father and one of my Old High Street,Folkestone.I like to chat with
AI had done a little spare time trading in grandfathers and it is far more human than my customers and have had some incredible
militaria and felt that Kent needed a five- the metalwork and hardware of war.I’ve also people in the shop – D-Day veterans,serving
day-a-week military history shop where peo- got a lot of Home Guard training manuals and soldiers, Blitz survivors, and V1 witnesses.
ple could buy interesting and genuine items at papers.I think the Home Guard was amazing. Recently a marvellous lady who was in the
reasonable prices. French resistance visited the shop.
Many military collectors’ shops have closed QWhat kind of items would typically be considered of his-
as the internet has grown,but I saw a need for toric military significance? QTell us something that people don't know about you.
people to be able to see and touch things before AThere are many iconic items that come
they buy them.In collecting,condition is very from the two world wars.The Lee Enfield AIn the mid 1980s I qualified as a pilot and
important and many people are often disap- rifle was probably the finest service rifle ever even got to fly a WWII military aircraft.
&
The owner of wartime memorabilia shop Still in the Trenches spoke to James Alexandre about his
fascination with military history, the significance of a handmade flag and the joys of living in Kent.
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Pupils put under pressure
New baccalaureate
blow to grammars
A CONTROVERSIAL system intro-
in battle to pass Kent Test
duced to boost the number of pupils
studying traditional academic subjects
has exposed failings in Kent’s grammar
schools.
League table figures revealed that
while selective schools excel in GCSEs,
under the English baccalaureate,many
(cid:1)BY MARIJKE COX of five asking for 11-plus tutoring,but it’s too are lagging behind.
young – year five is the right time.” The qualification is awarded to pupils
The tutor,who asked not to be named for pro- who achieve five A* to C grades in
PARENTS of children as young as fessional reasons,said:“I’ve had parents call up English,maths,a science,a foreign lan-
five are trying to hire private tutors about children as young as six.There’s a year guage,and a humanity.
four girl (aged eight) whose parents asked if she Schools were previously only judged
for 11-plus coaching,as the demand on the number of pupils who achieve
could have in excess of an hour’s tutoring,which
for grammar school places rockets. is too long for someone that age.” five A* to C grades in any subjects.
While six selective schools in Kent
Tutors across the county said they had been Figures from Kent County Council showed achieved above 80 per cent,others only
inundated with calls from parents desperate to 10,947 children sat the Kent Test in September, managed to scrape average scores,and
start preparing their children,despite the exam, 2010,to start secondary school in the 2011 aca- six fell below 50 per cent.
known as the Kent Test,being up to six years demic year. Twenty-eight grammars, however,
away in some cases. A spokesman said even if a child passes the had 95 per cent or more of their pupils
The influx is being blamed on the huge exam it does not necessarily mean they will be achieving five A* to C grades,including
demand for grammar school education. Last given a grammar school placement. English and maths – Maidstone’s
September 10,947 youngsters aged 10-11 sat the “Many grammar schools are their own admis- Invicta Grammar School achieved 100
test for just 4,475 places in the academic year ALL WORK, NO PLAY: Pupils are being put under too sions authority,”he said.“KCC cannot guarantee per cent for a second consecutive year.
starting in September 2011. much pressure at an early age, say education experts that a grammar-assessed child will be offered a Aside from the baccalaureate results,
Tutors said competition was fierce and parents grammar school.” however,headteachers,staff and pupils
were going to extreme lengths to secure their plus at a young age does not help. Marian Darke,south east regional secretary of were celebrating record GCSE results.
child a place. “I can understand why parents want to do this, teaching union the NUT, said there was too The majority of Kent’s secondary
Kent and Medway tutor Patricia but it really is unsuitable. Coaching for 12 much pressure being put on children to pass the schools beat the previous year’s results,
Matthewman, principle of the Eleven Plus months before they take the test is adequate.” with the number of students gaining
Kent Test.
Academy,said year five,aged 9-10,was young Mrs Matthewman said the high demand for five or more A* to C grades up 6.3 per
“There is more and more pressure to get them
enough to start coaching. grammar school places was pushing parents to cent to 79.3 per cent – 3.2 per cent
“I don’t believe starting younger than that is try and start tutoring early. through the test,rather than allowing them to above the national average.
beneficial,”she said. But another Kent tutor, who works in the enjoy their education,”she said. Medway Council was also celebrating
“We have had parents asking for tutoring for Maidstone area, said the idea tutoring would “It’s making it all about succeeding or failing, record GCSE results,with 77 per cent
younger children and we’ve turned them away. secure a grammar school place was misguided. and this isn’t good for children. of pupils achieving five A*-C grades –
Some calls were for year three children (7-8) and “It’s more about the child.Even the brightest “Education should be about developing, not six per cent up on the previous year.
others even younger,specifically for the 11-plus. won’t always be suitable for grammar schools,” about labelling children who don’t go to a gram- Gad’s Hill School in Higham, near
“General tutoring in subjects such as creative she said. mar school as failures.Tutoring young children Rochester, was named as the eighth
writing is fine at any age,but tutoring for the 11- “I’ve been contacted by parents with children puts far too much pressure on them.” best performing school in England.
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