We must teach pupils why Britain is 'Great'

ALMOST from the moment the first child crossed the threshold and entered a classroom, governments, dictators and other political leaders have sought to use education as a means of indoctrination and controlling the population.

- NICK FERRARI

If in any doubt, just look at the likes of Pol Pot, Mao Zedong and Kim Jong Un.

And while not for a moment suggesting the wholesale review proposed by the government last week even gets anywhere near that sinister level, some of the language being bandied about is a cause for considerable concern.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has spoken of wanting to "diversify" lessons in state schools, to "breathe new life into our outdated curriculum".

And if that's not unsettling enough, take a look at how teachers' unions have responded. An interpretation from the NASUWT was a need to move towards an "inclusive curriculum that reflects diverse authors, cultures and perspectives" along with "embedded anti-racist and decolonised approaches".

Meanwhile, the Association of School and College Leaders has previously attacked how subjects such as history and English are taught, describing them as "largely mono-cultural" with not enough emphasis on "ethnicity and sexual orientation".

The words and sentiments are deeply chilling. And if they're suggesting this out loud, just imagine what might be going on behind the scenes.

It's as if the education of the nation's children has been surrendered to a Leftwing sixth-form debating club.

But why does a nation that has created so much feel this insane desire to rip apart some of its key foundations?