Richard Garrett

Cambridge discarding academic achievement for potential is destructive levelling down

There is much of note in this article. Individual leaders and organisations cannot and should not play god in this process. We need a system based upon principle. Levelling up not based upon clear principles will damage all stakeholders https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/20/cambridge-discarding-academic-achievement-potential-destructive/

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Grade Inflation Injustice

http://digitaleditions.telegraph.co.uk/data/1176/reader/reader.html?social#!preferred/0/package/1176/pub/1176/page/7/article/NaN   Why’s do we allow this to happen?   Grade inflation has drifted onwards and upwards for years. Grade inflation distorts  achievement, potential, and career development for all stakeholders.    Of course teachers will be tempted to be over generous with their assessments because their very livelihoods depend on student performance   Why, why,

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Charities Do Themselves a Disservice

Charities do themselves a diservice if they do not move with the times. Furthermore strategic thinking must be flexible to survive in a highly competitive market and must engage with local communities  Of greatest significance is the sincerity and tangibility of the message  In addition charities must engage with all sectors – “the intersection between commercial and

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Over 200 sources of information on improving Revenue, Resources, and Reputation

RMG Associates Reputation, Resource and Revenue Tips represent a wealth of opportunities – click on the links below now  Build a network with Trusts and Foundations, Livery Companies, Corporates, and Charities that can enhance all that you deliver. Beyond your Comfort Zone Reputation Tips are delivered through my regular blog Curriculum and Co Curriculum Enrichment Resource Tips link your organisation

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Save Our Harbour

Amazed by the great work of my dear brother Bruce Garrett in leading this environmental campaign associated with Sussex and Hampshire https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/environment/protestors-to-line-a259-over-destruction-of-chichester-harbour-3928842 The effectiveness of the campaign self evident from this ITV press coverage https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2022-11-27/campaigners-line-hampshire-and-sussex-road-to-protest-against-sewage-discharges And this BBC Coverage https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m001fqc7 To respond to the call to action please visit https://www.facebook.com/maydayactingroup

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Boom or Bust for the charity sector and schools in particular

Boom and Bust Economics present a challenge for charities. We all need charities to create sustainable impact and to achieve this they must have reserves and assets. Too many charities lack these business aspirations and as a consequence are at risk.  Critics of asset holding charities with a business mindset need to focus their attention

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2022 Resolution Still Intact ….. Community Programmes to the fore

Congratulations to @AckwothSchool where the community tennis programme reached 1475 primary school students and 23 primary schools in 2021 to 2022. This programme is run in association with a Table Tennis Programme with 2774 primary school student interventions. This is an amazing achievement @ISC Congrats @AckworthSchool @RMGAssociates (www.RMGAssociates.co.uk) are proud to be also working with,

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Education Sector Opportunity thanks to Palantir Technologies

Palantir Technologies build some of the world’s leading platforms for data-driven operations and decision-making. Our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, locate missing children, counter near-peer threats, and more. Palantir Technologies are establishing an exciting work experience opportunity for current Year 12/Lower Sixth students (finishing their A Level or equivalent studies in the summer

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