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THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
Our Little Metal Friends Some of the biggest challenges faced within the education sector have been how to motivate the disengaged child, inspire teamwork in the autistic pupil and teach critical thinking in those with ADD and other special educational needs....
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION
Are we Nearly There Yet? In order to understand what the future of Learning will look like, we must first revisit the beginnings of formal education to spark a major shift in thinking. As we saw in the first of our ‘Origins of Education’ blog: From Emperors to Kings,...
The Why and How of Home Education in the UK
Choosing to educate a child from home is a big decision, one made by thousands of parents in the UK each year. There are an estimated 58,000 children currently being home schooled in the UK. Some more home-schooling statistics can be found in the infographic...
Find your Solace
As we settle in to lockdown 3.0, with many schools and workplaces closed once again, trying to juggle working from home, childcare and home schooling is a challenge that many of us face. As parents, looking after our children tends to be our first priority. But what...
THE ORIGINS OF EDUCATION
20th Century Breakthrough In 1931, the Hadow Report published a series of recommendations which considered the differences in levels of intelligence among individual children. Special schools for children with severe educational challenges were proposed, while...
The Joy and Benefits of Outdoor Play
It is well documented that many children are not provided with the opportunities for outdoor play, discovery and learning. The Guardian reported in 2016 that 75% of children spent less time outdoors each day than the average prisoner (less than an hour per day). We...
COVID-19 Guidance and Upcoming Events from the International Schools Association
The International Schools Association is a network comprised of the headteachers of many of the best independent schools in the UK. The organisation, which is a registered charity, brings together approximately 541 headteachers and their staff, providing them with a...
Home Educating Children in England
Every parent in England has the right to home school their children if they wish to do so. Parents who home school are not required to follow the National Curriculum, but they are required to demonstrate provision of a full and rounded education for their offspring....
The Work of the Educational Wealth Fund
The Educational Wealth Fund is a national endowment fund in the UK, established with the aim of creating inspiring learning environments for all children. As Chair of the EWF, Sir Peter Birkett leads the way in the creation of empowering, inspirational and creative...
THE ORIGINS OF EDUCATION
Factory-farmed Learning In ‘The Wealth of Nations’ (1776) Adam Smith wrote in support of popular education as being essential for the labour force and to expand productivity, while others, such as the social reforming Benthamites in the 18th Century called for...