Tag Archives: Kids

Discover a world of learning with our favourite education blogs

Posted on November 25, 2013 by mjhansford

The more you delve into the fascinating world of education, the more exciting it becomes – educators across the UK are dreaming up new, creative ways to awaken students to the joys of learning through strategies like student-negotiated learning, critical … Continue reading →

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Testing times for our children

Posted on October 11, 2013 by joeashby

Some new research and a couple of policy announcements have caught my eye just recently and it’s about time had my tuppence worth on the important issues raised. First off, a new report has found that one in five young … Continue reading →

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Should we be worried about advertising in secondary schools?

Posted on July 24, 2013 by joeashby

A few weeks ago I blogged about the NUS’s call to arms as it looks to recruit UK Universities into backing its new campaign to ban advertising from payday loan companies on campuses across the UK. A ongoing wider debate on the … Continue reading →

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Should pornography be included in sex education lessons?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by joeashby

A report published last week by the Office of the Children’s Commissioner (pithily entitled ‘Basically… porn is everywhere’) found that a significant number of children access pornography. The study reveals that the level of pornography children are exposed to is … Continue reading →

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My perfect teacher in ten traits

Posted on May 30, 2013 by joeashby

I think that most of us hold a particular teacher from our childhood in cherished memory; that special person who ignited fires of inspiration and instilled within us a thirst for learning. There are loads of good teachers out there, … Continue reading →

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Finally – a framework for professional regulation of private tutors?

Posted on May 22, 2013 by joeashby

To the sound of cheers from industry professionals, parents and teachers the Centre for Market Reform of Education (CRME) is launching a consultation on plans for a new national association for tutors in an effort to push forward with plans … Continue reading →

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Private Tutoring: Parental neuroses or necessary evil?

Posted on May 15, 2013 by joeashby

The headmaster of a leading Battersea prep school recently described private tutoring as a “hideous concept” that can undermine education. In the Times article, headmaster Ben Thomas bemoans the amount of tutoring in London, arguing there is far too much. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting, Tuition, Tutor | Tagged anxiety, education, exam, exams, grades, high school, Homework, Kids, Learning, Online Tutoring, Parents, Private Tutoring, Teaching, Tutors | 2 Comments

Cramming – is it ever a good idea ahead of exams?

Posted on May 13, 2013 by joeashby

Exam season is coming up thick and fast and for many of us it’s time to face facts – for one reason or another we haven’t lived up to the model student figure we’ve convinced our parents we are and … Continue reading →

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Top Tips for parents: My child is a bully

Posted on April 27, 2013 by joeashby

A new study published in the journal of Child Abuse and Neglect has suggested that children who have overprotective parents are more likely to be bullied by their peers. After a thorough review of 70 studies looking at some 200,000 … Continue reading →

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Top Tips: How to find the right tutor for your child

Posted on April 23, 2013 by joeashby

The shadow of competition is hot on our heels day-to-day in the cut and thrust of modern life. Competition for that job; that bank loan and even that parking space – it’s all on the rise. In the field of … Continue reading →