What Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock teaches us about beating low grade expectations
Imagine a bright-eyed child standing in front of her teacher, proudly declaring, “I want to be an astronaut.” Now imagine […]
Education
Spotting the signs: How to tell if teachers have low expectations of your child
Imagine your child comes home from school, seemingly doing “fine,” but you notice something unsettling: they’re no longer aiming high.
The Pygmalion Effect: How expectations shape educational outcomes
What if a simple belief, held by someone else, could change how well your child performs at school? It might
Can low teacher expectations quietly derail your child’s academic future?
When we think of the barriers to academic success, we often focus on curriculum difficulty, student motivation, or available resources.
How nutrition, sleep, and balance impact your teen’s academic performance
Ever noticed how a hungry, tired teenager can turn into a grumpy, distracted one? It’s not just mood, it’s science.
Bright days, smarter revision: A summer study strategy
Summer: a season of longer days, ice cream breaks, and much-needed rest from the pressures of the classroom. But for
How taking breaks boosts creativity & focus at school
As summer break rolls around, many parents find themselves torn between letting their kids unwind and wanting them to stay
Is Digital Learning Damaging Your Teenager’s Education?
I remember a lot of things about being in primary school but one of my fondest memories from the time
5 Essential Keys to your Teenagers Happiness in 2024
5 Essential Keys to Your Child’s Happiness in 2024 As is traditional at the start of each new year, we
Hard working student or smart working students GCSE and A-level
Having two teenagers who are both in the final year of GCSE and A-level respectively, means the notion of “hard