As 2016 gets well underway, many people are still considering what their resolution will be for the remainder of this year – and one of the most popular suggestions in the world of education and parenting is that parents get …
Education is evolving and changing every year, with new technological innovations emerging, which are helping to shape how we impart wisdom and help children to learn. So what does 2016 hold for the world of education? Let’s take a look …
The Christmas holidays are just a matter of days away, and parents up and down the country will be wondering how they can support their child’s education over this three-week break and ensure they return to school having not rested …
A maths exam had to have its pass rate lowered after it was deemed too difficult to pass. Pupils from Scotland took to social media in May to complain about the question which they said was near-impossible to tackle. The …
Introduced by Lord Baker in 1983, GCSEs were designed to test the ability of pupils by the end of their school years at the age of 16. However more than 30 years later Birmingham’s Education Commissioner has branded the exams …
From the second a child enters the education system it seems that they are tested non stop until they leave. From regular in-class exams to SAT’s, GCSE’s, A-levels and everything in between – the pressure is on for children to …
Stress and anxiety aren’t just issues faced by the adult population. In fact, the latest statistics released by the Office of National Statistics have revealed that one in ten children now suffer from mental health problems. Issues such as stress, anxiety and depression can …
The end of the academic year approaches, and for many children, the stress of final examinations are looming large. Success in examinations can mean the difference between getting onto a coveted college course, or achieving a place in a certain …