We know that memory improves with learning new things and that practice can help children to become smarter – but how do you motivate your child to learn? With so many distractions lurking in every corner, it’s a question that a lot of parents ask themselves. We have teamed up…
In this modern-day world, everything revolves around gadgets. As you walk, you’re more likely to come across people hunched forward, staring at their devices. Mobile devices and apps have also infiltrated the workplace and schools. How do they affect performance at school? Image Source – Unsplash
Educating children in computing and IT is more important now than ever before. With core school funding set to rise by £4 billion over the next academic year, it’s the most crucial time for schools to home in on new, necessary skills for 21st-century jobs. From digital literacy to critical…
Postgraduate study is a viable path forward in life. However, things may not always seem so black and white at this next phase of your learning journey, particularly if you’re busy already. Fitting postgraduate study into your busy lifestyle shouldn’t be a question of ‘squeezing’ it in. You need to…
Parents want the best for their children, and one of the most significant steps a parent will take is helping their child prepare for university. This can be a nerve-wracking time, but you can help make the transition smoother for both of you with these tips. Image Source – Pexels
Statistics show that about 351,000 children below the age of 18 years have various challenges with learning. Some kids have been clinically diagnosed with learning disabilities, making it easier for parents to know what they’re dealing with. However, the dynamics change sharply for kids who struggle with academics and don’t…
If you did not know, April is World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month. As a spectrum disorder, autism is often misinterpreted as a chronic disease. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Although there isn’t a prescribed cure for autism, there are many techniques and tools that you can use…
When your child reaches a certain age you may be considering theatre school, depending on your own experience, recommendations, or for your child’s individual development. It gives children a huge range of skills that a normal primary/secondary school or prep school may not give your child. If you’re not sure…
It’s challenging to find a career that’s a good match for you. If you’re trying to find work as an individual with a disability, it’s much more difficult. Discrimination and inaccurate preconceptions continue as a barrier to employment for people with disabilities, no matter how competent, motivated, and driven they…
Is the teacher at fault when students fail to respond to lessons and actively participate in classroom interactions? Some educators argue that blaming the teacher is akin to blaming the dentist if you don’t brush your teeth. Other experts maintain that students have done their job by showing up to…