Re: 11 plus
I passed mine and went to Paddock House. When I was in sixth form I decided that I wanted to go to Blackburn College to do my foundation year in art. I was accepted on that and it wasn't dependent on good A level results. Being told that it didn't matter what my results were meant that I didn't really apply myself to my A levels and only got one. After my foundation year I went to Salford to do an HND in Graphic Design.
Basically, what I'm saying is that I went more or less through the whole system. The thing that I have learnt in life though is that it does not matter one jot what your academic results are - you learn far more after you leave school than you do at it. Life skills are more important.
I think secondary schools should have more emphasis on politics, banking and money and all those other real things that you need.
Don't get me wrong, I loved my school days and had a fantastic time.
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