cap1601

1. where is the evidence of destroying this??? you are full of emotion and have no facts. 2. Control from school, no, it will bring the IT back up to industry standard. 3. Point taken, but this can be managed, and as you say every school is different. 4. It doesnt remove the staff, only some managed services. The teaching remains the same, only the facilities improve and many schools will see no change of IT management. 5. Entire industry? A slight exaggeration here. 6. Yes the companies will be here to make a profit, but they do also sign up to KPIs which govern their performance. They are brought in to improve education, and having backward thinking individuals which are constantly negative does not help an educational environment. As for not liking IT people, why no, I'm an ICT teacher (secondary). I just get tired of small minded negative individuals such as IT technicians with crusty underpants who sit on their arses all day long whinging and playing on x boxes. I'm lucky enough to have experience of work in the real world outside the classroom door and welcome change and enterprise

"Carillion announced in March 2006 that the OFT had visited two Mowlem offices, shortly after the acquisition of Mowlem on 12 February 2006, and that it would fully co-operate with the OFT's investigation. The OFT's enquiries related to certain matters that arose prior to Carillion's acquisition of that business. Subject to ongoing cooperation, the OFT has granted leniency to Carillion JM Limited, thus reducing any fine which might ultimately be levied." But if we actually get back to the main point of BSF, what exactly are you afraid of? Redundancy? If so then welcome to the real world, it happens in just about every other industry. Or is is overcharging by the big companies? Yes they are in the industry to make a profit. Yes they will go over budget, and if you ask why, then probably because LEAs, and Senior management of schools want more than they can afford. Most schools are in a poor state and do not offer the facilities and enviroments which are needed in todays educational environment. We have curriculums to suit todays industry and therefore need appropriate environments to deliver it. Open up your minds. You and your wining friends will not change anything. And for our localzuk, I notice you are from Minehead, Somerset..... hehe you're next. BSF Somerset is on its way.

errr, no but my partner does, if that answers your question. I didnt realise this forum was a closed shop and and old boys network.

That type of language is not called for. And for the record I am a teacher. You sound like a spoiled brat who doesnt care for others opinionsl. If you believe all you read probably in the sun then your opinions are bound to be tainted, and clearly not educated. The quoted article, if taken from the bbc website, was infact updated to redress the facts.

Hmmm, please get your facts right before you embarrass yourself. You will notice the entry for Carillion is Carillion JM. This infact is not Carillion, but Mowlem! Carillion purchased Mowlem 2 years ago and the problems were in Mowlem. Unless you have proof of malpractice against this company you keep your opinions to yourself:D