The positive impact of reading on children’s development is common knowledge. Events like World Book Day promote literacy each year as the answer to many, if not most, of the problems our education system faces. But where has this idea come from? Is it a simple assumption that maybe doesn’t have a basis in solid […]
The Situation Since television sets became commonplace in the average British household, parents around the country have known the delights of plopping their little one down in front of the screen. They let the world of child-oriented media take over the parenting duties while mum and dad get things done around the house. And in […]
Every parent wants the best for their child- and maybe the best way of ensuring a bright future for your child is to stimulate their intellect as best you can. Even though the debate between nature and nurture is far from over, there are some pretty surefire tricks you can use to help your child […]
It’s that time of year again- students across the country have received their GCSE and A-level grades. But that is as unfortunate for our under-fire education system as it must have been for the students. There has been a ‘dramatic decline’ in the proportion of C grades or above. Also, a smaller decline in the […]
The Department of Education announced on 12th July that over the next 4 years, more than half of all primary schools in England would be adopting a South Asian method of teaching mathematics to pupils. The approach is known as the “Shanghai” or “Mastery” method of mathematics. It involves a traditional whole-class learning system in […]
Introduction A report this year by the Local Government Association has found that despite the government’s recent efforts at education reform, the system still faces the possibility of a shortfall of 10,000 places in primary schools around the country within the next four years. Highlighted in an article this year in the Guardian, the data […]
Are we seeing more children homeschooled? As part of a Freedom of Information request, the Guardian has found that ‘numbers [of homeschooled children] are rising’. ‘Nobody knows’ the exact number since parents whose children are homeschooled from the beginning of their education are, in fact, under no obligation to tell anybody! But apparently, 85% […]
Good study habits don’t come naturally to everybody, and some children need more structure and guidance than others to study effectively. While it can be challenging to help a child struggling with learning, it is beneficial both for the teacher and the student. Many proactive steps can be taken to assist your children in […]
Top tips for preparing your child for an interview at an independent school For the parents of a child about to be interviewed at an independent school, the countdown to the day can be pretty nerve-racking. However, with the right tips, tricks and industry insider’s know-how, both you and your child can look forward to […]
Groundbreaking research makes waves throughout the mathematics world Mathematics is a notoriously despised subject for most students, ranging from primary school age until the time of sweet 16s, where the majority say goodbye to the subject. However, it now seems that there may well be newly discovered scientific reasons behind such a fervent disliking for […]
