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Tag Archives: education
Political thoughts 1 – the NHS and schools
The NHS is a valuable service for us all, and an efficient provider of excellent health services. The UK is rightly proud of this national institution. I would hope no political party would seek to damage the NHS. However, that … Continue reading
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Tagged Derby, education, funding, liberal democrats, Lucy Care, nhs, pfi, private finance initiative, public services, schools
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Derby Manufacturing
It’s second nature to those of us who’ve worked in manufacturing in Derby, that Derby is a manufacturing city. Derby was at the forefront of the industrial revolution; factories, engineering and production are in our DNA. The manufacture of ‘things’ from trains, cars, … Continue reading
Posted in Engineering, Environment, Liberal Democrats, Liberal Democrats, News, Social & Community
Tagged Derby, Derby College, Derby Manufacturing, education, engineer, engineering, FE HE, lib dem, liberal democrats, Lucy Care, manufacturing, profession, Rolls-Royce, Roundhouse, technician, technology, University of Derby
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Give supporters of higher tax a choice!
There’s been lots of talk recently about tax evasion and tax avoidance – by both companies and individuals, particularly wealthy ones. I’ve not heard anyone talking about the reverse – let’s call it tax opting – choosing to pay more … Continue reading
Posted in Liberal Democrats, Money Management, News, Social & Community
Tagged charity, Derby, education, fairness, income tax, infrastructure, Lucy Care, pay, public services, tax, wealth
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Jobs or Livelihoods?
For a long time I’ve felt that school has been too much training for ‘jobs’, and not enough preparing young people for adult life. It felt like that when I was a school, and doesn’t seem to have changed for my children. … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economy, Engineering, Environment, Events, News, Social & Community, Sustainability, Uncategorized
Tagged college, creativity, Derby, Derby College, education, employment, engineering, graduate, ideas, livelihood, Lucy Care, portfolio career, unemployment, university, working ideas
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