by Sir Peter Birkett | Aug 23, 2022 | Education
In the early 1800s, learning disabilities and mental illness were often confused without any clear distinction being made between the two. The journey towards understanding the nature of special needs has been a long-fought one. The blanket labelling of disabled...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Aug 10, 2022 | Education
Every second of every day, a child is born, often as a visibly perfect package of fully functioning limbs and cherubic features. So, at what point can we tell if our perfect child has special educational needs which are non-visible? Problems can often be detected very...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jun 28, 2022 | Education
Malleable Minds: What we choose to do in our spare time and with our own money can tell us more about a generation than any other factor. The plasticity of our minds alters these choices throughout the generations according to what is prominent in our world at that...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jun 24, 2022 | Education
Prepping for Generation Alpha: Having children is the ultimate act of Hope – an investment in the future of the world. And yet a recent study across 5 European countries revealed 60% to 80% of young people under 35 are either postponing parenthood or making firm...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Apr 5, 2022 | Education, Membership, Memberships
The Independent Schools Association (ISA) works with and represents independent schools across the UK, providing advice and information to its members and supporting them in areas such as inspection, the curriculum, HR and legal. How ISA Can Help Its Members As well...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Mar 28, 2022 | Education, p5e, Passion5Excellence
P5e, or Passion5Excellence, was established to provide review services to institutions within the UK education sector. With a team of experts on hand to offer advice and resources, P5e reviews can result in a complete turnaround for underperforming schools and...
