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The Four Stages of Team (and Classroom) Development
As some of you may know, I used to work in the corporate world. In this previous life I would lead project teams to achieve a specific goal within an organisation. Whenever a new team was brought together they underwent four key stages of team development. Now I’m...
5 Effortless Ways to Prepare Pupils for Exams
Ah yes, exam preparation. Even in September of years 6, 11 and 13 thoughts of examinations are lingering in the minds of students and teachers. It can be a difficult slog to get to the point of sitting the exams, and we've all met those students who leave it all to...
The Ultimate Back to School Checklist
It’s that time again, so get prepared for the back to school rush! We’ve got the ultimate checklist for primary and secondary students to be raring to go on the first day of school.
The Value of Study Skills
You can’t pass exams without the tools to be able to study effectively. We put so much pressure on get results without showing them how to work for success. Herein lies the value of study skills.
5 Steps to Creating an Effective Revision Timetable
It can be a struggle balancing revision and exam preparation. Whether you’re working to schedule or lagging behind it’s never too late to get organised with your revision. Follow our 5 steps to creating an effective revision timetable.
My child is nervous about returning to school – what can I do?
Lets face it, the past 12 months haven’t instilled confidence in most students. They’ve spent a significant amount of time outside of the classroom, learning in brand new ways. Even when back in the classroom the constant threat of being sent home because one of their...
Top Tips for Parents and Students Preparing for Mock Exams
Preparing for mock exams can be a stressful time for both parents and students. Mock exams have never been more important which adds even more pressure! Finding exam preparation stressful? Read our top tips for parents and students when preparing for mock exams.
Why choose music?
There isn’t always a clear right or wrong answer when it comes to making music as there’s so much creative freedom involved. It’s a great way to be expressive without strict boundaries, while still learning to respect and listen to the creative ideas of others....
Top Tips for Music Performance
Performing music in front of an audience can be pretty daunting, but also exhilarating! Here are few top tips for music performance: Communication It's so important that your audience understands the story or emotion of the piece you're performing. Markings...
Why applying to university is a stress in all the wrong ways
You’re gradually getting used to life-altering decisions. At 13 or 14 you decided to cut down your subject list to around ten. A couple of years later you slimmed that down again to three or four subjects you thought would be good for you. Now you’re being asked to...
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