If someone had told me five years ago that I’d be sending my child to private school, I would have laughed. I used to resent parents buying privilege through private education. But that was before I became a parent.
My …
Education is the ability to meet life’s situations
If someone had told me five years ago that I’d be sending my child to private school, I would have laughed. I used to resent parents buying privilege through private education. But that was before I became a parent.
My …
It has been a tumultuous few years for English A-level students as the assessment method has changed several times. From exams until 2019, to an algorithm in 2020 which caused a major uproar and a subsequent U-turn, then shifting to …
According to the Harvard Crimson, a minimum of 10 students were disqualified from attending Harvard College after posting crude and inappropriate memes in a private Facebook chat. These memes contained jokes surrounding the topics of pedophilia, child abuse, sexual assault, …
The use of isolation rooms or cubicles in schools to discipline disruptive or troublesome students would have a valid argument if evidence existed that proved their effectiveness. However, the evidence available indicates otherwise. Teachers who use praised-based strategies to improve …
Percy Seymour, a former astronomy lecturer at Plymouth University and a member of the Royal Astronomical Society, has recently published a controversial book titled The Scientific Proof of Astrology. In it, Seymour argues that although he does not believe in …
We’re deeply troubled by Ofsted’s report, Bold Beginnings, and its implications for reception classes. The report suggests that reception should be taught like year 1, leading to a narrower curriculum focused on literacy and math, overly formal teaching, and limited …
A fresh study, titled "Are Cows More Likely to Lie Down the Longer They Stand?" increases our comprehension of the behavior of cows and the reasons for their conduct. While certain researchers speculate about the motivations, objectives, and desires of …
My research focuses on boredom across various professions, from heavy goods vehicle drivers to teachers. Through my study, I found that one group that constantly experiences boredom is students. Together with my co-researcher, Andrew Robinson, we conducted a new study …
On A-level results day, many students may find themselves with grades better than they anticipated. In 2009, UCAS introduced the "adjustment" option for students who exceed the terms of their firm choice offer. Adjustment does not impact the firm choice, …
As the latest crop of young people set to leave schools and universities with a future full of doubts, the future of the Connexions service is equally unstable. Despite its mixed reviews, Connexions has been invaluable in providing impartial and …