The off-topic YMotY thread

[Serial_Apologist]

People don't know it, of course, whatever some of them might seek to persude one otherwise; it's not even knowable in the first place, not least because it is not true in the inflexible monochromatic way in which it is sometimes portrayed - what, few flaws within the private education sector and few merits within the public one? Furthermore, little reference to the training of teachers appears to be made in such dogmatic observations as we've read here, to the extent that no one seems to be including any assumptions (correct or otherwise) as to what might make teachers decide between working within the state sector or the private sector when they've generally benefitted from the same or similar university education and teacher training before making that decision - and I've yet to observe any discussion of those teachers who have practised within both sectors rather than confine their entire careers to working within one or the other.

Does one even need to be qualified to teach in the new Free School sector? My understanding is no - as in the private sector.

[MrGongGong]

NO you don't

http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/leadership/typesofschools/freeschools/freeschoolsfaqs/a0075663/faqs-free-schools-workforce

here's the bit ...........

"Free Schools do not have to employ teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (although certain specialist posts will still require QTS). Instead, Free Schools have the freedom to appoint the people they believe are best equipped to deliver their unique educational vision, for example an experienced instructor or lecturer from a further education institution. Ensuring the highest quality of teaching is paramount to the success of each school."

I'm just off to do a bit of cardiac surgery , will be back to the transposition of the horn parts after i've closed up

[french frank]

Does one even need to be qualified to teach in the new Free School sector? My understanding is no - as in the private sector.

Nor, as in my day, at a UK university.

[MrGongGong]

Nor, as in my day, at a UK university.

You still don't for University but most these days insist that you do a LTFHE qualification