University applications are sent out by the thousands each year, with the personal statement a key ingredient. So it is important that yours stands out for all of the right reasons. Before you start writing, it is important to consider the purpose of your personal...
Most people welcome shorter working weeks. Modern business employers have introduced flexi-time, whilst work-from-home schemes are more likely to be available. Moreover, last year New Zealand famously trialled a four-day work week, with discussions to shorten them...
School has a very rigid structure. As pupils progress through the years, they work, learn and grow up together. Exams are tackled and most pupils pass a good number of them. Others underachieve in one or two of their papers and embark on an ordinary resit. However,...
Resilience is a key skill. It means bouncing back from adversities and difficult life experiences. When you are faced with challenges, how do you handle them? Do you hide, adapt or jump into action? Well, developing a new perspective can help. Fixed and Growth...
In 2018 it was revealed that one in eight school-age children in the UK had an identified mental disorder. The study, conducted the previous year, was the first to shed light on the subject in 14 years. More recently, the BBC reported that child mental health unit...
Studying Can be Stressful – But it Shouldn’t be. Exam season has passed now, which will be a relief to many students. Some will have found themselves in a particularly constant state of stress. It’s actually true that you can feel relatively calm, yet...
