Optimism in the air in the new academic year; nature or nurture….
Many parents actually enjoy the relative peace and tranquillity now that the children are back at school, particularly when they […]
University
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
Making the best of the summer for teenagers – Cooking Skills …
Just like the teenagers, the parents are looking forward to this summer more than the previous ones, at least in
Education Arms Race – the secret weapon
Just in case you think the title of this blogpost is rather dramatic, here is a headline from The Times
Almost 40% of degree courses are offered unconditionally – what a scandal
I could not believe my eyes when I read in yesterday’s Sunday Times that 40% of universities degree courses are
A-level Maths – should I or should I not – will my figures add up?
In my last couple of blog posts, I looked at changes in the Maths curriculum and also highlighted the fact
Fewer young people taking A-level Maths – a tragedy or a blessing?
It was recently reported in the TES (Times Educational Supplements), among other media, that there has been a significant reduction
Focus on getting the grade best A-level grades you can
With places at the very top universities becoming more and more difficult to get, the pressure on young people to
Three Key Components for Exam Success
Achieving highly academically isn’t necessarily about being super bright, as many wrongly assume. I’ve had the advantage of teaching Physics