Intelligence as measured on IQ tests used to be considered the prime factor which determined both academic and career success. Now a new generation of research psychologist are linking high achievement, not with IQ, but with the personal qualities which drive perseverance as the key to success. If we look beyond the concept of intelligence [...]
Helping children succeed in life and in learning is sole purpose of education, so it was somewhat surprising to hear Elizabeth Truss, Under Secretary at the Department for Education announce proposals to allow adult to child ratios to be flexible to encourage providers to take on bigger groups. She steered away from talking about education [...]
Children love to play and become totally absorbed in games they choose for themselves. Everyone agrees that play is important for young children but once children reach school age it can become crowded out by a busy timetable of structured activities and homework. But play is not just a time filler and it has a [...]
The debate on what education is for and how best to help children achieve their potential is political dynamite. This fierce debate here in the UK is not unique and similar discussions are an aspect of every democratic country. Yes it’s good to talk but we need to stay aware of how our personal values [...]
The take up of free nursery places for 3 and 4 year olds is 95% and many parents will be alarmed that its benefits are being questioned by the government’s spending watchdog, The National Audit Office. Last week the N.A.O. explored the outcomes of making 15 hours of nursery education available. The good news is [...]