Category Archives: Debating

How should Britain leave the EU? Soft or Hard Brexit?

Posted on February 10, 2017 by 6formlibrary

Friday 24th February 12.20-2.20pm in T7 Involver Education Ltd are coming into school to run a session on the European Union. This will include how the EU runs, how it is relevant to the lives of people in the UK … Continue reading →

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Will globalisation take away your job?

Posted on February 3, 2017 by 6formlibrary

  Millions around the globe may have taken to the streets in recent years to protest against the impact of globalisation on their jobs and communities – but this backlash is only likely to grow as globalisation itself becomes more … Continue reading →

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Dr Mark Shanahan Lecture – Powerpoint

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Mr Kydd

  Dr Mark Shanahan from Reading University, visited Little Heath on the 18th November to speak to the pupils, regarding the Parliament’s role in the Brexit & the difference between government and Parliament. Click below to view the Powerpoint presentation: … Continue reading →

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Week beginning 7th December

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Thanks to all of those who were involved in the opening of the new 6th Form Centre on Friday.  It was a very successful occasion.  Also, well done to those of you who posed some telling questions to MP Alok Sharma … Continue reading →

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Register to Vote!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

Even if you are 18 and still live at home, YOU have to register to vote by 20th APRIL! This is the link: registertovote.  It will  take you 5 minutes and you’ll need your national insurance number. This new registration system is … Continue reading →

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Which way should you vote?

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Mr Kydd

It’s been said that if you’re not left wing by the age of 18, you haven’t got a heart, and if you’re not right wing by the time you’re 40, you haven’t got a brain. Try this test to see … Continue reading →

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What are prisons for?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is a lecture at The Abbey School and is free.  If you are interested please see Mr Hand so he can let them know you are coming. This would be a great thing to attend if you are thinking … Continue reading →

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Why you should vote!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Mr Kydd

This is an interesting article in The Guardian on how young voters may have a crucial impact in the election. Read it here Watch out for the ‘Election Special’ assembly coming soon

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Week starting 24th November

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Mr Kydd

No assemblies now for a while as the hall is being used for Year 11 exams. Please make sure you keep those UCAS applications coming in and that you liaise with your mentor to let them know where you are.  … Continue reading →

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You need to read this article

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Mr Kydd

This article:  If you’re under 30, bad luck. You’re screwed is a must read for your generation.  It gives a compelling argument as to why it’s so important you lot should vote in greater numbers before it’s too late.  Apocalyptic?  Maybe.  Make … Continue reading →

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