According to The Times this morning, a new report for the UK government by consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers suggests that “business leaders with no classroom experience” could be recruited to run schools. Reporting to them would be a teacher, looking after academic issues.

I wonder where disciplinary responsibilities would reside? “Report to the Chief Executive, young lady?” perhaps?

The article is helpfully illustrated with a picture of a cane-wielding schoolmaster. I’m starting to dream about the job advert: “Package: £100k plus car, pension and beating rights.”

Full training would be required, of course. “The essentials of corporal punishment” would doubtless form part of the induction course. I’m happy to bid to run “Advanced caning techniques” for those requiring additional advice. All I need now is a gaggle of girls to be used for the practical sessions - any volunteers?

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