Is a moron. I can't stand the man and his comments on education this week and the need NOT to inform parents and kids of SATs exam dates show a breathtaking lack of connection with parents in the country. It was his answer to reducing the stress around exams, "just don't tell them". Not only is that impractical as the word would get out, it also shows dismissive arrogance. What a plonker.
The news that the outsourced marking system has gone to pot seems to have surprised Mr Balls. I don't see why as many a news network anticipated this disaster weeks ago. Why did Mr Balls and his Department miss it. Anyway he has announced a review into why children and parents will have to wait weeks longer than anticipated for results (ie hope the news cycle moves on). This disaster also plays havoc for schools who can't know what kid should go where until the results are back and hence can't plan.
This all comes on top of his recent attacks on faith schools and grammar schools. The man is nuts. He will not stop until he has lowered the education system to the lowest common denominator and will then claim victory.
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