So you’ve bought the revision guides, and you’ve got highlighter pens galore. You come up with a timetable and the record cards are piled up to make flashcards. You sit down at your desk and your mind goes blank. What should you start with? What if it doesn’t work. Here’s my top tips to help you revise in a way […]
Are you one of those people who learn something and then forget it? Well I’ve got news for you, that happens to everyone! Today I’m going to explain why that happens and what you can do to make sure you remember your learning. You may have heard me talk about the forgetting curve, well this is what it’s all about. When […]
I often talk about different learning styles because the more you understand yourself and the ways that you learn and work, the more productive you can be. For example, today I am writing this blog post sat on the sofa. That’s because I know that when I’m relaxed, I’m more creative. Curling up with the woodburner on (it’s a cold […]
In the 2022 Summer maths exams, the formulae will be given to the students on a handout for use during the exam. For the most part, this is acknowledgment that this year group has had a lot of disruption. If you’ve had that news, it might seem a little strange to you that I’m writing a post all about how […]
In my 16 years in education I came across so many different parents. Some were really involved in their child’s education, where others left it up to the school. It became obvious to me that there were some parents who were successful at getting what they wanted for their child. It all came down to how they were communicating with […]
Is it STILL September? It must be, because we are knee deep in my deep dive on communicating with school! As Head of Maths for 11 years, I was on the receiving end of many angry parents, and mediated between teachers and young people. So today I thought I’d use some of what I learnt to help you navigate the […]
During September, I’ve been exploring communicating with the school in my Facebook community Education Support 4 Parents. My 16 years in schools (you can find out more about me here) showed me that the best results come from schools and parents working together in a co-productive way, to support their children from all angles. The most successful children were not necessarily the […]
It’s the beginning of a new academic year. You’ve made sure your kids have uniform, equipment, and food, and hopefully they have physically gone back to school now. What next? I’ve put together some top tips to help you get the best out of the year and be prepared for whatever it holds. Find out the best channels of communication […]
It’s that time in September when young people are preparing to start school again, and parents are panicking that the uniform stockist has run out of PE tops (for the 5th year in a row!), and the uncertainty of the new school year is dawning. It’s inevitable that the first few days or weeks are going to be a period […]
We’ve just been through that time of year, when young people get their results and they feel the whole of their future is pinned on that one day. Just like last year, there has been a lot more uncertainty than normal this year. Today we meet Joanna Rawbone, her story has echoes of Sophie Breslin who we met in January, having […]