Ben Mumford begins his school day every morning with math at the age of 10. He is achieving at the GCSE level, but he does not consistently get dressed in time for class. Ben reads more books than his peers, …
According to the preliminary results of the primary maths review, which were published today, all primary schools should aim to have at least one maths specialist in the next five years. The review was conducted by Sir Peter Williams, the …
Alexander Clements, my late father, was a distinguished teacher of acting, vocal expression, and enunciation. His influence was felt by personalities such as Julie Walters, Steve Coogan, Jenny Eclair, David Threlfall, and Amanda Burton – all of whom were his …
The recently deceased David Trotter was a leading scholar of medieval French language and lexicography in his generation. He was renowned for his editorship of the Anglo-Norman Dictionary, an online record of the French language that infiltrated Great Britain after …
John Woodward, who passed away at the age of 65 due to a brain tumor, significantly contributed to making early years education easily accessible for a generation of working parents. His chain of Busy Bees nurseries, launched in 1984, bridged …
In my teenage years, I scoffed at the idea of A-levels, believing that college was a waste of time. I saw the education system as little more than an exam factory, producing indebted graduates. I was so certain that I …
Tom Mason, my departed friend, was a remarkable academic and author who specialized in English literature. His contributions to the field are numerous, including co-authoring two books with me, the first being Selected Poems of Abraham Cowley in 1994, and …
I experienced immense pressure while deciding which university campus to attend. Eventually, the cost of student accommodation in Cambridge tilted my decision towards commuting from home, even though I couldn’t help but feel like I would miss out on building …
According to Colin Campbell, a sociologist from York, the phrase "I shop therefore I am" is now the foundation of our civilization. Rather than being defined by factors such as religion, job, or ethnicity, our identities are now largely shaped …
Dorothy Heathcote, a renowned educator who passed away at the age of 85, was a pioneer in using drama as a tool for holistic learning. Her methodology placed problem-solving at its core, with role-playing being its most prominent feature. Teachers …