Welcome to, 'Steve's bit on the side', a place where I ramble, talk, discuss, argue or raise issues which interest me and perhaps others. My title image reflects much of what interests me. I work on the, 'Phylogeny Explorer Project' and a related facebook group. I've had a varied career. Decorated Serviceman, Store manager, Customer services, Businessman, Property invester, Co-director of an (award winning) IT business, Teacher, Volunteer and Parent. I have a BA (Hons) in Theology/Philosopy from Russell group, Manchester university (2002) and a PGCE from Leeds university (2003). I gave up an MA in Education at UCL - the IOE (2007) to take up a new teaching position. I have undertaken other post graduate studies too, e.g. in Autism. I'm Autistic, have two school aged daughters, I was born in 1962 and I live in SE London. I have been close to publishing educational resources and enjoy the whole aspect of teaching, but (despite ten years experie...