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 […]
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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.
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
Green and pleasant land; quality time; teenagers at home in the summer and all that…
I don’t know if the summer holiday in your household is any similar to mine? I’m beginning to get that
Should teenagers follow their passion when choosing subjects or a degree course? Yes, but….
For me, yesterday was one of those days when events turned out differently than I had planned. I won’t say
It’s all about university application at present – or is it?
We are at that time of the year when 18-year-olds are preoccupied with their application to university. They are busy
Post-Sixteen qualifications – A-level subjects and courses option after GCSE
The GCSE exam results are released today, with fewer top grades of 7, 8 and 9 (A and A*) being