The Seamless Merging of School and Work

I haven’t been visiting schools and drowsing during headteachers’ PowerPoint presentations for nothing this past quarter century. I know full-well that the purpose of both British education and British employment is the same: to keep us busy and purposive from cradle to grave.

This is rather good. It’s a chilling (and very funny) ten-minute radio programme about the work ethic in schools, written and read by our old chum Will Self.

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Robert Wringham is the editor of New Escapologist. He also writes books and articles. Read more at wringham.co.uk

2 Responses to “The Seamless Merging of School and Work”

  1. Drew says:

    Hands up and say “aye!” all those who want Wringham to start doing podcasts!

    [the commenter sticks his hand up]

    Aye!

  2. Maybe! I’ve thought about it. I’ve got two interviews in the can which could be used for such a purpose.

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