Grammar School by any other name?

Gifted pupil register under fire

"A list of gifted and talented pupils in England is being launched by the government to help those from poorer backgrounds reach their potential.
But former chief inspector of schools Chris Woodhead said the problem was not identifying the bright pupils. It was offering them appropriate support - and that was something best done in grammar schools."

These eligible students will then be registered with the National Academy for Gifted and Talented Youth (?).

I had a Grammar School education and for that I am very grateful. I did well at school and I think a lot of that is to do with the environment in which I was taught.

I agree with Mr Woodhead. If you want to nurture and encourage all students no matter what their background, re-introduce full selection - Grammar Schools for the academically gifted, Technology Schools offering a range of vocational courses along side the core subjects for other pupils. I believe this would help all students reach their full potential.

That's my two penneth.