Category Archives: Further Education

I’m Ready, Let’s Hope They Are 🤨

Posted on August 24, 2019 by charliecountryboy

I’m always a bit lapsed in August, like that bloody White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland, there’s never enough time. Although next week I have an exciting post to write so watch this space haha, anyaways back to now, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Carpentry, Educators, Further Education, Humour, Innovation, Learning, Life, Opinion, People, Training | 7 Comments

So, How did Zak do?

Posted on June 22, 2018 by charliecountryboy

You know what? It really didn’t matter, yup I know; me = Mr Competitive. He enjoyed the experience and at 16 years old and he was the only student of mine that was willing to enter, that’s what really counts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion | Tagged Carpentry, Carpentry students, education, Educators, Further Education, Life, Opinion, People, SkillBuild | 20 Comments

Not the Oscars, but an Award is an Award

Posted on March 10, 2018 by charliecountryboy

So on Wednesday it was the College Awards and although Construction is often overlooked they decided that the Carpentry team was the best team in College. OK, I was surprised, but actually quite ‘chuffed’ as we say in Yorkshire. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Apprenticeships, Awards, Carpentry, Innovation, Life, students, Teaching | 20 Comments

Parents

Posted on August 9, 2017 by charliecountryboy

Have you noticed how many Parenting books, articles, columns, blogs there are today? Type Parenting Guides into Google and there are 11,100,000 results. Do parents have time to do any parenting after they have read all the articles on how … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, people | Tagged Children, Communities, Kids, Learning, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Parenting, Relationships, Self Help | 15 Comments

Starters, Dandelions and Africa

Posted on July 1, 2017 by charliecountryboy

So there I am in the classroom and no starter activity, if you are not familiar with this process, it can mean that you are a tidgy bit screwed. You need to get students attention immediately, before the phones come … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, nature, Opinion, people | Tagged Gardening, Humour, Learning, Life, nature, Opinion, students, Writing | 1 Comment

Wind of Change

Posted on May 29, 2017 by charliecountryboy

So here I am after a huge gap in posts, but I have read some of yours so not entirely remiss. There are reasons (really). New job, new house in a new area and all the facilitation that comes with … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Blogging, Humour, Life, Opinion | 3 Comments

It’s Tougher for Kids Today?

Posted on September 5, 2015 by charliecountryboy

We say it’s tougher for kids today than it’s ever been. But are we not just a tidgey widgey bit wrapped up in our own time when we say that? In the 1800’s if they survived childbirth they could look … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Freedom, Further Education, History, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, freedom, Interest, Life, Opinion, People | 19 Comments

Reflection

Posted on July 5, 2015 by charliecountryboy

Is reflection really a good thing? I guess that depends on your state of mind, character, and status at the time of the reflecting, doesn’t it? I have read some Twitter feeds that are reflective, and felt that it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Humour, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, Educators, Humour, Interest, Life, Opinion, People | 5 Comments

Innovation

Posted on May 31, 2015 by charliecountryboy

Innovate; vb. To invent or begin to apply (methods, ideas, etc.) So that’s what it … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, Educators, Innovation, Interest, Life, Opinion, People, Writing | 4 Comments

Motivation

Posted on May 16, 2015 by charliecountryboy

What is that motivates us? How do we motivate others? For me it’s one word – passion. One of the most motivational people I have met to date in FE is Nikki Gilbey and it was Nikki’s passion for her … Continue reading →

Posted in Carpentry, Education, Further Education, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Charlie Robinson, education, Educators, Employment, Interest, Life, Opinion, People | 7 Comments