is like a goldfish. You can't give one to somebody who has nowhere to keep it. If you do, it ends up going down the toilet.
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Not sure I agree with that. Education should be appropriate to the recipient's abilities to give them the best chance of making a success of their lives. For the less academically able, this could be practical or vocational skills. But that doesn't cut it in the league tables.Originally posted by doodab View Postis like a goldfish. You can't give one to somebody who has nowhere to keep it. If you do, it ends up going down the toilet. -
I can't argue that the world wouldn't be a better place if Dodgy had had access to a well structured hairdressing apprenticeship.Originally posted by mudskipper View PostNot sure I agree with that. Education should be appropriate to the recipient's abilities to give them the best chance of making a success of their lives. For the less academically able, this could be practical or vocational skills. But that doesn't cut it in the league tables.Comment
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Dodgy may be creative in what he says but I doubt he's creative with his hands.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostI can't argue that the world wouldn't be a better place if Dodgy had had access to a well structured hairdressing apprenticeship."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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You never did find your purse after you met with him, did you?Originally posted by SueEllen View PostDodgy may be creative in what he says but I doubt he's creative with his hands.Comment
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I'm like the Queen.Originally posted by Old Greg View PostYou never did find your purse after you met with him, did you?
"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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