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...
Synesthesia

Synesthesia

Talking about and considering the spectrum of diversity within a learning environment is a vitally important aspect of education provision. There have been many articles written about the difficulties that students and teachers face when finding ways to receive and...
Covid-19 and its Impact on My Education

Covid-19 and its Impact on My Education

As we approach the date which would have marked the start of my A-Level study leave, the impact of covid-19 on education is more apparent to me than ever. In a pandemic-free world, exam anticipation would now be at its crescendo. Every surface of my house would be...
Education during the Lockdown

Education during the Lockdown

Covid-19 has closed schools around the world and plunged millions of parents head first into home schooling, whether they want to or not. What is the best way to approach this and how can we do it and enjoy it at the same time? In the UK, home schooling is often...
Why Learn a Second Language – and Which to Choose?

Why Learn a Second Language – and Which to Choose?

During the Covid-19 lockdown we are being inundated with ideas of ways to pass the time, as though suddenly most of our daily tasks have disappeared! However, for some, it might be a time to reflect on what they want to focus on, and for some children and young people...