I fear for the sanity of our youth in lockdown.
Recently published research from the Education Policy Institute and The Prince’s Trust concluded that teenagers’ mental health is on the decline.
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“All shall be well…”
As we approach the end of 2020 it seems right to reflect upon this unusual year.Read More.png)
Our children’s learning and mental health depend on robust digital solutions in lockdown
The news continues to be dominated by coronavirus and the statistics seem determined to move in the wrong direction. We must all play our part to keep our communities safe and healthy.Read More
A proper education is so much more than just the qualifications achieved
Education is the most precious gift we give to the next generation because it provides young people with the opportunity to carve out a successful future for themselves. Young people understand this too, which explains the outpouring of anxiety and emotion since A-level results were released l...Read More
Now is the time to ensure your child’s school is future-proof
Two threads of news have been grabbing my attention recently amid the coronavirus pandemic. Namely, the damaging consequences of ongoing school closures and the risk of permanent closure facing some independent schools. Now, more than ever, parents need to feel confident that their schoo...Read More
In a real or virtual world, it’s all about relationships
The rise of artificial intelligence, robotic technology and automation more generally has had a significant impact in the workplace and the way in which we interact with each other.Read More
Why school choice is even more important in these uncertain times
O wonder! How many goodly creatures are there here! How beauteous mankind is! O brave new world, That has such people in't. — William Shakespeare, The Tempest, Act V, Scene I, ll. 203–206[6]Read More
A parent's guide to home learning
Just when you thought you had parenting figured out and your children settled at school...Coronavirus hits like a freight train. Schools are suddenly shut, children are at home all day and with little warning you are expected to act as class teacher, teaching assistant, subject specialist, PE...Read More
Are grammar schools really the holy grail?
UCL published some interesting research in May exploring the link between grammar schools and social outcomes. Their main finding in the research was that children who attend grammar schools did not gain an advantage over similar children by the age of 14. The researchers explored a...Read More
Why are computers so exciting for children?
I wonder how many parents regularly hear the request for, ‘just a few more minutes on the computer…’ before that typical argument about how much time is enough? I never cease to be amazed by how engaged children are online. We shouldn’t be too surprised however...Read More
What can we do to motivate our children to achieve their full potential?
Guest Blog written by Rebecca le Poer Trench.Read More
Scafell Pike...done
Along with 39 other intrepid climbers ranging in age from 9 to 'slightly' more than four score and ten, we ventured to Britain’s wettest place at the weekend to take on the mighty Scafell Pike. It was a weekend of records for the team because not only was our departure po...Read More