Proactive vs Reactive study AND Active vs Passive revision
One of the most popular skillsets we are asked to develop within students is ‘how to revise effectively’. Within this area, students, teachers and parents are delighted to hear how we encourage students to move from passive to active revision methods. In this article, I want to clarify the difference between passive and active approaches. But before I do, there
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome, we know it is a growing issue for our young people, and if left unaddressed can develop into a mental health concern, but what is it? Put simply, Imposter Syndrome is feeling like a fraud. You can’t take pride in, or enjoy your achievements because you just don’t believe you deserve them. Your hard work, progress and success can
Marginal Gains in Action
Marginal gains in action! Sunday was a day spent for some of the MADE Team at Brands Hatch, supporting Jonny Williams with his 1st race meet of the season, watching Jonny competing in the Nankang Tyre BMW Compact Cup. Jonny has battled with Myeloma since 2012, when he was diagnosed at the age of 38. Queen Elizabeth II also suffered
Duchenne Smile
We knew there was a positive angle on crows feet! The Duchenne smile is the name given to the most genuine smile of them all. This is when our smile reaches all the way up to our eyes causing the corners of our eyes to wrinkle up. A Duchenne smile uses the Limbic system, a part of our brain that’s
To Do Lists
How many of you write to-do lists? My guess is most of you. I’ve written lists for years, but my technique for list writing and completion has evolved over time. When I first started writing lists, I signified which items I had completed by striking them through. There was something cathartic in scribbling it out and ‘deleting’ it. In my late
The power of fun and new found friendship should never be underestimated.
Last year, I stood in an empty doorway of a reception area, watching this unfold. Imagine a bustling reception area of a secondary school, with scores of young students registering with teachers for the first day of Summer School. They’ve arrived wide eyed but slightly nervous as to what to expect. Many of the students don’t know each other and this
Do Summer Schools increase academic success? Experts say ‘Yes’.
Moving up to a new academic institution can be daunting for many students (and their parents). New environments, new people, new challenges, and new choices are on offer as students embark on the next phase of their academic education. Summer Schools are aimed at helping students build their confidence, overcome anxieties, and make a successful start at their new school
The session was interactive, the content excellent and the girls were all engaged
Thank you so much for yesterday's excellent workshops. Please pass on our thanks to James. Your time and effort are very much appreciated, and it was fantastic to have you visit in person. It is excellent to have PSHE and careers activities with external experts, and we very much appreciate your support. The staff supervising tell me the session was interactive, the