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On 25th February 2021, the Secretary of State for Education confirmed that examinations will not go ahead for GCSEs, AS and A Levels this summer, due to the widespread disruption to schooling caused by COVID-19. Following a consultation in which 100,000 responses from teachers and school leaders (as well as students and parents) were analysed, […]

Good memory and academic achievement often go hand in hand. A keen memory can improve examination results, grades, and also enhance a student’s general scholastic performance. The really good news is that great recall doesn’t just happen by chance. Many people aren’t born with a fantastic memory – in fact, these skills are developed over […]

Dyslexia – which affects around 15% of the UK population – is the most common specific learning difference. It doesn’t make it any easier for parents and children who are navigating the task of learning to read (or improving reading skills). Struggling with reading can affect more than just a child’s education: this can spill […]

One of the key recommendations for parents trying to homeschool during COVID-19 is to stick to a routine – but what if the day simply doesn’t go to plan? Once the schedule has been disrupted, it can be really hard to know how to get back on track. Here are our top tips for salvaging […]

Now that the educational landscape has changed so dramatically, we will be advising our parents how they can help mitigate against the knock-on effects of a six-month period away from the classroom. Which homeschooling methods really do work and how best to maintain progress and a healthy work ethic, prior to the start of a […]

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak is a global health emergency that has filled many of us – parents, educators and students alike – with concern. Undoubtedly, it has already had an impact on education: as of 10th March, sixteen countries have implemented nationwide school closures. The Chinese government, which was the first to employ rigorous quarantine measures, […]