Letter: Jargon busting

Many readers will have appreciated the entertaining critique by Penny Lewis (Perspective, 7 July) of the so-called Curriculum for Excellence, with its impenetrable jargon and dubious educational value.

More objectionable, however, is the implication that excellence is a new concept in Scottish education; surely a veritable insult to generations of Scottish teachers and pupils.

Iain MacAskill

Cockle Square

Aberlady, East Lothian

The letter headed "Mumbo jumbo" (8 July), about managerial jargon in some official communications, reminded me that my mother-in-law recently received a small, but welcome, refund of council tax.

She was keen to know why this had come about, but reading the explanation "reason for refund… refund" proved less than enlightening.

James L Shearer

Cargilfield View

Edinburgh