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Eton College loses HALF its Oxbridge offers as top universities try to boost intake from state schools Oxford and Cambridge universities have reduced Eton intake from 99 to 48 The universities have boosted their intake of state school-educated students An Etonian parent said the school has ‘taken its eye off the ball’ with admissions By … Read more
The teacher sacked from Eton over an anti-feminist video could now face a lifetime classroom ban after the school reported him to the teaching authority. Will Knowland, 35, was removed from his role at the prestigious Berkshire school after posting a lecture on Youtube challenging so-called modern feminist views about ‘toxic masculinity’. The lecture, in … Read more
An Eton teacher who was sacked over a lecture attacking ‘radical feminist orthodoxy’ has said ‘controversy is essential’ in education and claimed he’s received support from Tory ministers. Will Knowland was removed from his role at the prestigious Berkshire school after posting a lecture on Youtube challenging so-called modern feminist views about ‘toxic masculinity’. The … Read more
Stephen Fry says Eton pupils are just as likely to self-harm as children from rough state schools and should not be dismissed as ‘privileged’ Stephen Fry, 63, said he noticed a ‘general rise in unhappiness amongst young’ The actor and comedian said school pupils from all backgrounds were suffering Fry added: ‘There doesn’t seem to be … Read more
Eton master who was dismissed after voicing his views about patriarchy on YouTube claims the school rigged an appeal panel against him Will Knowland, 37, was dismissed after he refused to take down an online lecture In it, he addressed radical feminism and the concept of ‘toxic masculinity’ Mr Knowland was dismissed from his role … Read more
Eton College tried to report its dismissed Master to the anti-terrorism Prevent programme for allegedly advocating male supremacy and the glorification of violence. The elite £42,500-a-year public school reported their concerns to their local authority over teacher Will Knowland’s lecture. School chiefs dismissed Mr Knowland after he refused to take down an online lecture tackling … Read more
Eton College reported its dismissed Master to the anti-terrorism Prevent programme for allegedly advocating male supremacy and the glorification of violence. The elite £42,500-a-year public school reported their concerns to their local authority over teacher Will Knowland’s lecture. School chiefs dismissed Mr Knowland after he refused to take down an online lecture tackling radical feminism … Read more
‘Catholic Eton’ apologises for failing to prevent boys being abused: Ampleforth College issues statement of ‘profound regret and sorrow’ after series of scandals involving perverted staff Ampleforth, known as the ‘Catholic Eton’, apologised for failure to prevent abuse The Roman Catholic school has been hit by a series of sexual abuse scandals Last month Gavin … Read more
As we approach Christmas after this most challenging of years, families are looking forward to a precious bit of downtime; some welcome — if short-lived — respite from the horrors of the pandemic. But for one family, the festive cheer will be somewhat muted. Will and Rachel Knowland, together with their five children ranging in … Read more
Eton College has temporarily closed due to a coronavirus outbreak among students and teachers. The £42,500-a-year school’s headmaster Simon Henderson wrote a letter to parents saying ‘a large number of symptomatic boys and staff tested positive’ for the virus. Mr Henderson said there is a ‘real danger’ the number could spiral out of control this … Read more