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  I wouldn't disagree - our education system has the spine of a jolly good system but has been beaten into submission by successive political agendas. Education should be, at its best, about enabling people to develop and learn, spotting potential and creating opportunities. It has become a treadmill for both the jobs market and the political trends. Disgraceful. I also agree, as said, that expecting children who are not academic to attempt to follow an academic path is just silly. The opportunity to do so should be there for all regardless of background, but it should be one of a range of options which are targeted at those who would benefit and thrive best in whichever arena is appropriate.
  
  By the way, it is not a surprise that children of parents who are committed to their wellbeing and development and expect a level of achievement attain grammar school places - why shouldn't they? Rather than knock that we could be better employed looking at why other parents don't do the same.

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