Kenneth Tharp is Chief Executive of The Place. Follow him on Twitter: @kenneththarp.
Strictly Come Ebacc
8 February 2013
Not so much a U-turn from Michael Gove, as a step ball change and a do-si-do
Health and well-being are determined by more than just waist size
19 November 2012
Government needs to look at the evidence and think about young people and their futures in a more holistic and joined-up way.
Is it okay to walk out at the theatre?
4 October 2012
In her Guardian blog this week, Lyn Gardner asks "Is it okay to walk out of a play?"
Nurturing young talent
6 June 2012
The point at which a young person discovers that they have a real passion for something and perhaps even a particular talent for it, is a hugely important moment in their development.
My dreams about flying through the air used to be about dancing...
20 April 2012
I've been riding a bike in London since 1978. I'm pleased to see many more other cyclists these days but it's got infinitely more dangerous. Anyone jumping on to two wheels needs to be prepared for anything at any moment. My dreams about flying through the air used to be about dancing; now they’re more likely to be nightmares about getting knocked off my bike by an Addison Lee cab.