BBC HomeExplore the BBC
This page has been archived and is no longer updated. Find out more about page archiving.


Accessibility help
Text only
BBC Homepage
BBC Radio
Woman's Hour - Weekdays 10-11am, Saturdays 4-5pm
Listen online to Radio 4


Contact Us

Like this page?
Send it to a friend!

Education
Is Education Too Functional?04 Jul 2008
Skills at the expense of culture?

Do schools offer a well-designed education that will help school leavers lead fulfilled and flexible lives, both in and out of the workplace? Jane speaks to Sue Horner of the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. She’s also joined by Bernice McCabe, Head of North London Collegiate School, who fears that current teaching methods may lead to the cultural impoverishment of a whole generation.
Recent items about Education
22 March 2010: Home education
15 Feb 2010: Women and Maths
More items in the Education Archive
Listen
Listen now to the latest Woman's Hour
Listen Now
Latest programme
Listen again to previous programmes
Listen Again
Previous programmes

Retired? Downsizing? Moving home to be nearer the kids?

We'd like to hear your stories about moving house

Image: Find out how more about the Woman's Hour podcast
Podcast
More about Woman's Hour podcasts
News image




About the BBC | Help | Terms of Use | Privacy & Cookies Policy