‘Be Smarter About Children’s Academics’

‘Be smarter about children’s academics’

Parents must exhibit a level of intelligence when it comes to their children’s academic futures, says Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw.

Education chief defends teachers amid extra lessons criticism

Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw has defended teachers against claims of inadequate commitment, insisting that most educators go “above and beyond” to support students, even as concerns grow over the heavy reliance on private lessons ahead of the 11-Plus examination. Rejecting the idea that teachers are generally underperforming, she suggested the strong reliance on private lessons is largely driven by parents’ desire to secure …

Chief Education Officer responds to concerns over lessons culture

Chief Education Officer Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw is responding to concerns that lessons have become mandatory for students to perform well in examinations. Spokesperson for a group of concerned parents, Paula-Ann Moore, suggests that lessons have, in some cases, become a replacement for routine teaching. Ms. Moore argues that not all parents can afford to pay for extra lessons. In response, the Chief Education Officer says that because some pa…