How to Analyse Primary Sources

How to Analyse Primary Sources

If you’re studying History at either GCSE or A-Level, primary sources will feature heavily in your final exams. Getting comfortable with them is not only crucial for doing well in these exams, but can also give you transferable skills for further study and use...
The Future of Work and How to Thrive In It

The Future of Work and How to Thrive In It

Nobody knows for sure what tomorrow’s post-Covid work environment will look like, but there are several very likely scenarios… Economic Recession Remote working will remain the norm for the foreseeable future A move away from the traditional 9pm to 5 pm working...
Why Consider Politics?: Part 3

Why Consider Politics?: Part 3

This is the last in my short series on politics, providing some knowledge that could help you decide if pursuing a career in the subject could be of interest to you. Part 1 can be found here and Part 2 here. Continuing along the spectrum of political theory we turn...
Why Consider Politics?: Part 2

Why Consider Politics?: Part 2

Following on from the discussion about democracy in Part 1 we take a brief look at the other ‘Left’ orientated theories of politics. Socialism As has been mentioned, Socialism can be a political, economic, and social theory; the three being so tightly interwoven. It...
Why Consider Politics?: Part 1

Why Consider Politics?: Part 1

Why consider politics? Why is it important in daily life? And how might an interest in it develop into wanting a more solid academic understanding and ability to discourse? Over the course of three blog posts I aim to provide answers. The word ‘politics’ goes far...
The Changing Face of Home Education

The Changing Face of Home Education

Home education, once viewed as an unusual, or even fringe method of education, has, at least for a while, become the norm for the vast majority of parents and children across the country. Since schools closed and the lockdown began, parents have suddenly found...