Radio Interview with Sander de Groot on ‘Home Schooling’
On Tuesday 24th March 2020 Sander de Groot was invited on to national radio to discuss the new phenomenon of homeschooling and Remote Learning. He shared a number of great ideas for parents as he himself navigates this new challenge with his own daughters.
Parents: teenage sleep
Teenage sleep. Parents know that sleep is important for their children. However, they might not know just how important getting a healthy night’s sleep can be. Even if they did, how does a parent convince their teenager that they need to go to bed earlier? At a recent parents' evening, a concerned mother described a scenario which I think is becoming
Parents: 5 tips to help your child focus
Many parents tell me that their child finds it difficult to focus in lessons. If this rings true for you, then I hope that this article will help. Attention span, or the ability to stay focused on a task while avoiding distractions, is a crucial skill. Your child's lack of focus at school can impact their potential to learn and
10 exam tips for parents
Exam tips for parents Know your child’s exam schedule - Put a copy of the exam timetable on the family notice board or fridge. Make sure you are aware when your son or daughter has to be in school or college for each exam. Ensure your child is present for each paper - It sounds crazy, but with both parents working in
Parents and children working together
Children’s University – Parents and children working together Across November and December, I had the pleasure of working with the Children’s University. I had been invited to support Essex Children’s University with their University visits and taster sessions. These were weekend events for both parents and children, aimed at giving families a taste of University life and classes. I delivered our Power
Christmas revision tips
Life with Mocks: our top five Christmas revision tips You are not alone
MADE TLP meetings
I was in the extremely hot north-west yesterday with my colleague and head of training, Sander de Groot. We had travelled up for our latest round of meetings in which we have been sharing information on our whole school, learning transformation programme entitled the Total Learning Package. Following what was described as a “great success” (see full quote below) for students,
Helping your child cope with exam stress
Students are under a lot of pressure to succeed in exams and sometimes this can feel a little overwhelming thus resulting in exam stress. Many students thrive under pressure. It can motivate them and help them to perform at their best. Others may feel the opposite and struggle with pressure, feeling as though they are unable to manage. Pressure becomes