John Cosgrove
@johncosgrove.bsky.social
Husband, father, grandfather, writer and retired teacher.
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I blog at https://johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/
Visit my Amazon Author page here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001KDLZQE
Totally different context but after moving to a different town in the 90s, teenage daughter showed her sensitive nature by commenting to me: "I think Mum is missing Cornwall. It's not the same for you because you never had any friends."
November 8, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Totally different context but after moving to a different town in the 90s, teenage daughter showed her sensitive nature by commenting to me: "I think Mum is missing Cornwall. It's not the same for you because you never had any friends."
Half right. Shanker Singham is a member of the "Growth Commission" but it's not any sort of official body and it's not advising Labour.
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Half right. Shanker Singham is a member of the "Growth Commission" but it's not any sort of official body and it's not advising Labour.
Always and by far!
November 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Always and by far!
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And on the proposals for mathematics...
November 5, 2025 at 8:45 AM
And on the proposals for mathematics...
An excellent article helping to explain the important detail... But please let's remember: "It's not (just) about the money".
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SEND Reform: It’s not (just) about the money…
Another day, another article about how the cost of provision for pupils with special needs (SEND) is bankrupting the country. This morning (Friday 31st October 2025) I read in the Guardian about a …
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November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
An excellent article helping to explain the important detail... But please let's remember: "It's not (just) about the money".
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/s...
johncosgrove55.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/s...
Thank you Helen.
November 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thank you Helen.
Thank you Kathryn.
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Thank you Kathryn.
They were - and Sure Start's abolition came despite promises that it would be protected.
November 3, 2025 at 9:36 AM
They were - and Sure Start's abolition came despite promises that it would be protected.
Thank you Chris. I am still hoping for that genuine change of mindset ...
November 3, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Thank you Chris. I am still hoping for that genuine change of mindset ...
Thank you Jenny. I agree.
November 3, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Thank you Jenny. I agree.