Thursday, January 24, 2008

Summerhill

"The idea that children should make decisions in their own life about how they learn is deeply alarming to many adults, so top marks for the BBC in commissioning the new children's TV drama "Summerhill" - based on the real life Summerhill School - although it is a pity that they haven't provided any info about the programme or the school on the BBC website.

The website for the real Summerhill School does provide some information - so you could look here if you want to find out more:
www.summerhillschool.co.uk/bbc-drama.html

James Rampton also provided an interesting overview in The Herald:
www.theherald.co.uk/search/display.var.1957884.0.a_school_breaking_all_the_rules.php

and also in the Telegraph:
http://tinyurl.com/2mk5r7

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How about cutting Eastenders out of the schedules one day a week - and screening when adults have time to watch as well?