The idea of ‘extra work’ is enough to make most pupils feel nauseous. School is undoubtedly tough enough on its own, but with an extra push, you can really make the most of your time there. Who knows what fun will be had along the way too? Unfortunately, in 2018 it...
It is now 954 years since Duke William of Normandy’s successful invasion of England. You might wonder why we still learn about it in school and why it features on some GCSE History exams. If so, well, the truth is that the Norman Conquest still affects us today....
Becoming a More Conscious Reader and Writer Students of English are regularly presented with examples of ‘good’ if not ‘great’ writing and asked to show their understanding of it by analysing the language and structural techniques used. They are also asked to write...
Why Social Media Is Important To Schools And How To Use It There are many benefits to using social media in an educational context. Embracing this technology can make schools run more smoothly, give students an interactive platform that they naturally know how to...
The BBC issued a report last year suggesting that foreign language learning in schools was at its lowest point this century. Around a third of secondary schools have dropped at least one language. In Northern Ireland the number of students taking a language GCSE is...
The old saying is quite true; there really is nothing like a good book! However, onscreen adaptations of these texts can sometimes come close. This is especially true when they’re well-made, with every frame a heartfelt homage to the source material from which it...
