Visualisation: A Powerful Tool for Academic Success

Visualisation: A Powerful Tool for Academic Success

Although you might not consider yourself to be a creative person, every human being is born with a powerful imagination. This is because our imagination serves an evolutionary purpose: it is designed to keep us alive. Our imagination allows us to creatively find...
The Values Of Volunteering

The Values Of Volunteering

If you’re learning from home, then perhaps you’re starting to get itchy feet. It’s understandable in these times to feel a need to get back out there and put some good into the world. Well, volunteering can be a great way to throw yourself into some new activities and...
Revision Podcasts for GCSE Exams

Revision Podcasts for GCSE Exams

The Advantages of Revision Podcasts Do you use any revision podcasts? If you don’t, now is the perfect time to incorporate some into your studies. Research shows that podcasts aid deep learning: they reinforce existing knowledge while also helping you to make...
The Scrap Of Paper That Led The Way To War

The Scrap Of Paper That Led The Way To War

“Just for a scrap of paper, Great Britain was going to make war on a kindred nation who desired nothing better than to be friends with her.” – Sir Edward Goschen, British Ambassador to Berlin, Germany, 1908 – 1914. When you learn about the causes of World...
What Is Blended Learning?

What Is Blended Learning?

Blended learning, also known as hybrid learning, is an approach to education that combines online educational materials and opportunities for interaction online with more traditional place-based classroom methods. With the rise in popularity of online learning and...
Supporting A Child With Learning Difficulty

Supporting A Child With Learning Difficulty

While homeschooling for the first time, many parents will have seen how their children work first-hand. Interestingly, our research has revealed that while overseeing their children’s learning, many parents spotted potential signs of a learning difficulty. Nearly half...