by Admin | Jan 31, 2020 | Blog
Given the chance, what type of curriculum would your students choose? Many of us are all too aware of the notorious ‘educational dip’ seen in 13 to 14-year-olds. It is a dip that sees disengagement and demotivation in the classroom and is the focal point of the BBC...
by Admin | Jan 24, 2020 | Blog
Should we tell our children to stop fidgeting and concentrate? Whether it’s a tangle, a spinner or a cube, chances are you’ve seen a fidget toy in use. Lauded as aids to concentration, such devices are now an everyday sight in the classroom. But what is the science...
by Admin | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog
Can young people be taught to manage aggressive behaviour in classrooms or gyms? According to the UK Government, in the year ending March 2019, there were around 47,000 offences involving a knife or sharp instrument in England and Wales – the highest number of...
by Admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog
Chasing your dream job can be expensive but settling for a career that pays well could make you unhappy. So, what’s the right choice? As more and more young people turn to student loans to pay for higher education, they are having to make difficult choices: going for...
by Admin | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog
A mobile phone for Christmas doesn’t mean less family time for teenagers Fizkes/Shutterstock Genavee Brown, Northumbria University, Newcastle Phones, tablets and laptops are usually at the top of many teenage wish lists at Christmas. But parents often worry that...
by Admin | Dec 12, 2019 | Blog
Vote now: Get your voice heard If you’re based in the UK, remember to vote today. Think about which party will serve you, your students and your children best in education, the future and the future of our planet. We are passionate about equal and real opportunities...
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