by Sir Peter Birkett | Feb 2, 2021 | Education
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...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 20, 2021 | 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...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 7, 2021 | Education
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...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Jan 4, 2021 | Charity, Education
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...
