Today was a fantastic day. The rain was pouring; it didn’t matter. We were outside in the pouring rain; it didn’t matter. I got soaking wet; it didn’t matter. I challenged myself and learnt things; that mattered and, in…
As my youngest daughter approaches her fourth birthday in a few days and the start of full-time school in September, I find myself thinking about how rapidly the last few years have gone. From her quick, but traumatic birth,…
Millennials are reviving a string of traditional tasks once destined for the history books, according to research. A study into the traditional skills across generations found young adults are adept at skills such as framing pictures, calligraphy and knitting.…
By Laura Edgington It’s high time that we start acknowledging ALL the options A-levels open up. So kick back and relax as we take you through a whirlwind tour of what you can do with your A-levels. Option 1: University…
By Laura Edgington Deciding what to do after your GCSEs can be a huge dilemma. You might think that A-levels are your only choice, or that your poor GCSE results mean you can’t continue with further education. If there’s one…
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The Different Types of Dyslexia – How Many Are There and What Do They Mean?
By Jorge Chavez If you get confused when reading about dyslexia, don’t feel alone! It is a bit confusing! People seem to be using the term “dyslexia ” to mean different things. Also, when you start to research information about dyslexia you…
By: Roger White Why distance learning degrees? Actually, there are two questions there, each with an answer, each with three good reasons. First, why distance learning? The fact is,in many ways, distance education is far better than physical attendance at…
This is a story about hope, potential and how no-one should ever be written off as a failure. There was once a girl, in about 1980, sitting in a classroom, staring blankly at the board, head so full of…
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‘Picture perfect’ parenting portrayals leaving six in 10 feeling they are ‘failing’ during baby’s first year
Six in 10 parents felt as if they were ‘failing’ during baby’s first year, according to a study. Adapting to sleepless nights, battling tiredness and struggling with feeds lead to many new parents worrying they ‘aren’t good enough‘. Unrealistic…
British parents want their kids to have EIGHT good friends – who are kind, helpful, funny and hardworking. A study of 2,000 parents with kids under the age of 16 reveals the top 20 traits they would most like…