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John Patten on new school discipline guidelines (1994)

Genre

Interview

George Matheson interviews Education Secretary, John Patten about the release of new guidelines for setting out harsher punishments for disruptive school children. The package - part of Prime Minister, John...

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Hobby Horse No.4: short programmes about hobbies - nd [1975-1986]

Hobby Horse No.4: short programmes about hobbies -nd [1975-1986] presented by Roger Kennedy. Track 1- St John Ambulance. Interview with Joe O Neil from St John’s Ambulance Brigade. She explains what is...

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Jack Straw criticises Parents Charter (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Labour Party education spokesman Jack Straw who criticises Government plans for a new privatized school inspectorate (Ofsted, to take over from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate) and the Parents...

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New cricket school opens at Lords (1995)

Genre

News report; Interview; Vox pop

Lizzie Knight reports from Lords cricket ground in North London about the opening of a new high-tech cricket school at the venue. Includes interviews with Chris Rea, MCC; head coach, Clive Radley; music...

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Pre-school vouchers (1995)

Genre

Parliamentary debate; Speech

Gillian Shephard, Secretary of State for the new super-Department of Education and Employment, unveils her proposals for pre-school nursery education, including the issuing of vouchers which parents can use...

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Ofsted set up (1992)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Professor Stewart Sutherland who describes his role at the head of new private inspection team Ofsted which will monitor the performance of schools, taking over from Her Majesty’s...

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Ofsted proposed (1991)

Genre

Interview

Interview with Education Secretary Kenneth Clarke on the new privatised inspectorate which will inspect schools and monitor how they are run (Ofsted) taking over from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate. Male...

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New youth training scheme (1981)

Genre

News report; Interview

Report on a new training scheme for young people proposed by the Conservative Government and disquiet reaction to it. Ray Hurst, careers officer and Secretary, Institute of Career Officers, comments. Male...

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New Lord Mayor of London (1984)

Genre

Interview

Dickie Arbiter interviews Sir Alan Traill on becoming the new Lord Mayor of London, his life, career, new role and priorities and charities he will be supporting - including a special school and St Paul’s...

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City of London School 150th Anniversary (1987)

Genre

News report; Speech

Dickie Arbiter reports on the City of London School’s 150th Anniversary and the opening of a new building. Includes opening speech by Princess Anne.

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