by Sir Peter Birkett | Aug 29, 2022 | Education
Providing a good education to students should be the main priority of any educational institution. However, there are often many roadblocks that stand in the way of being able to do this. To improve learning outcomes for young people, it takes a joint effort of...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Aug 26, 2022 | Education
Many people assume that independent schools inhabit sprawling estates full of children from rich families. However, the misconceptions surrounding independent schools are often based on outdated stereotypes. Independent schools are predominately attended by day...
by Sir Peter Birkett | Aug 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Imperial Society of Knights Bachelor was formed in 1908 to uphold the dignity of the Knights Bachelor designation and keep a Register of all those granted the honour. One of the most identifiable aspects of being part of this society is the insignia that all...
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...