Archive for September 2013
Turning good habits into ritual to aid success – a good start to the new academic year
Now that young people are settling into the new academic year, young people studying GCSE and A-level are familiarising themselves with a new teacher, new peers and perhaps new subjects. They are embarking on another step of an exciting learning curve of life. One thing that we are all guilty of is sliding into old…
Read MoreKS3 – the importance of early action
Key Stage 3 is an underestimated crucial period in children’s lives. It is a time of transition which requires a sensitive approach and committed monitoring by parents. It has been an area of study for some years now, with researchers seeking to explain the reasons behind slumped performance and general attitudes of indifference amongst 11…
Read MoreKey Stage 3 – KS3 – is key to GCSE and perhaps A-level success
It appears that not a lot is said about KS3, while we tend to focus on GCSE and A-level when we speak about education achievement at secondary school. The reality is that KS3 is when students at secondary school build the foundation for GCSE and beyond. For many young people, it is sadly too late for…
Read MoreParental Involvement in a Child’s Education
Parental participation in a world of education and schooling which is becoming ever-complex can be a great source of strength for children. Not only can it be an enriching form of guidance but it can also build and advance any child’s confidence and self-esteem. Many child psychologists and experts have highlighted the various benefits of…
Read MoreSeptember – a month with so much hope and enthusiasm, as young people go back to school
Setting aside the minor issue of the autumn leaves and the lovely, slight chill that September is associated with, the big event really is children going back to school. All the enthusiasm, the hope, the aspiration and the high levels of energy is lovely to see, irrespective of rain or sunshine. Class sizes have always…
Read MoreTeacher shortages and classroom overcrowding
It’s no secret that overcrowding in today’s classrooms is a doomed reality, with teachers’ resources and capacities being stretched to new levels and students increasingly suffering the consequences. Overpopulated classes can have detrimental effects on even the brightest of students, causing gradual alienation from the subject being taught and leading to deterioration in concentration levels.…
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