Oh, thank you, dear Times for cheering me up this morning after last night’s Greek tragedy. (Football, dear readers. Don’t ask. It’s too painful to discuss).

Their comment page leads with a phrase that is music to my eyes:

‘What we need is new borstal-style education.’

It goes on to praise the Conservatives’ call for “a ‘zero-tolerance’ approach to school discipline” and demand the re-introduction of reform schools.

Now, I am a modest man. I hesitate to take credit in this instance. But the evidence really is overwhelming: they just have to be taking inspiration from our blog!

And, dear policy makers, if you need to pilot the scheme, I’m happy to volunteer my services - and nominate a few of our readers to experience the new system.

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