“Language is power, life and the instrument of culture, the instrument of domination and liberation.” – Angela Carter One characteristic that often stands out for me about mainstream education in England is the obsession with “evidence based” teaching. This is such an effective term because it hides within it flawed assumptions, which if we wereContinue reading “Phonics and one size fits all.”
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Elementor #6062
Phonics, who decides how we learn? “Language is power, life and the instrument of culture, the instrument of domination and liberation.” – Angela Carter One characteristic that often stands out for me about mainstream education in England is the obsession with “evidence based” teaching. This is such an effective term because it hides within itContinue reading “Elementor #6062”
Child-centred learning
What is child-centred education? More focus is being placed on a holistic child development, which looks at all the factors that contribute to preparing children for life. Child-centred education places the child first, an approach with the message that all children have the right to an education that helps them grow to their fullest potential.Continue reading “Child-centred learning”
Mental health and wellbeing
Young people’s mental health and wellbeing online. Learning online can be a soulless business for children; ploughing through pre-made content or sitting in a class of peers they don’t have any genuine connection with. Families are increasingly turning to online learning as a response to Covid-19, but how do they make sure their children’s mentalContinue reading “Mental health and wellbeing”