I left school with basically nothing, I was a special needs kid. I did feel as though my school had let me down.

The public health of five million children should not be left to luck or chance.

I think there are definitely two types of student: the academic kids and the 50% who fail. It's very clear to see - it's fact. We're not doing enough for those who fail; they need a more physical, tactile approach, involving people skills, team-building, problem-solving, building things.

I love roasting because you can give it love, get it in the oven and go and play with the kids or whatever you've got to do, and then hours later you've got a lovely dinner.

The kitchen oven is reliable, but it's made us lazy.