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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Circadian Rhythm
As the sun begins to shine through the crack in the curtains, we begin to stir. Everybody knows that we, as human beings are affected by night and day. Light is such a crucial ingredient for our health and well-being.
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Body Language
Body language or ‘non-verbal communication’ (non-verbals) is something that we’re all aware of. Some more than others! A mismatch in body language can make you feel uncomfortable, just as a matching or mirroring of non-verbals can put you and others
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Eat the Frog
‘Eat the Frog’ is a simple, yet effective productivity method, and is perfect if you struggle with procrastination or feel overwhelmed by your to-do list. The ‘frog’ in question is that one thing you have on your list that you
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The Handshake – Where did it come from?
Have you ever asked yourself “Why do we shake hands?”. In my role at MADE, I regularly meet and greet people with a friendly handshake (or, at least I used to!). When talking with my colleagues recently, I raised the question
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Image usage on our new website
All images on www.made-training.com and its associated websites and sub-domains are either taken by MADE Training or representatives working on behalf of MADE Training, with the exception of a number of images used with permission. We would like to thank