Guest Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Did anyone see Michael Morpurgo's 'lecture' on the Richard Dimbleby lecture programme on BBC last night ? How inspiring -really is a must see, hopefully will be available on the internet soon. I've just gone to Teachers TV to see if it's there, and only just discovered that the Department of Education has cancelled their contract with Teachers TV - yet another cut ! Sam Edited February 16, 2011 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_79 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Yes, I was fascinated. Repelled by some of the content but what a brilliant speaker--hardly surprising though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LornaW Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 It was an excellent lecture he spoke so well I didn't realise how much time had passed! Michael is a true advocate for children's childhood if only the government would listen to him. Very powerful lecture! Lorna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_1195 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 An excellent and compelling speech. I am hoping that a transcript will soon be available. In the meantime: http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressrele.../dimbleby.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_3139 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I almost didnt bother and so was glad that I did. Such shocking revelations regarding Gaza, America not ratifying the Childrens rights charter and our own treatment of refugee children. Human rights gets a lot of attention but children dont seem to be counted. Such sensible advice to any government regarding our own childrens education too. Really glad I watched it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_11812 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 My son brought home 'Kensukes Kingdom' from school which we read together which led to us reading all his books which we both love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 For those of us who missed it you can watch it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2418 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Just watched it online - excellent and useful as my unit for my BA top up is Children in Crisis , looking at the crises globally that affect children and the impact and violation of thier basic rights by this happening. All very thought provoking and sometimes quite upsetting stuff but unfortunatley one that is often swept under the carpet, thank goodness for people like Micheal Morpurgo who tell it how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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