The first anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the beginning of conflict in Gaza left UK schools with a dilemma: how to mark the event. It has affected many around the world, including school children and their families in the UK. Earlier in 2024, government adviser on social cohesion, Sara Khan, suggested that schools were […] … learn more→

Emotions have become an essential element of our daily lives. Taking them into account and knowing them has made us change our way of understanding life and ourselves: from how we learn to how we interact with others. As different areas of research include them in their studies ( politics , economics , health ), educational legislation has done the same, […] … learn more→

A Queensland tribunal has ruled it is not discriminatory for a school to require girls to wear a skirt at formal events. The private high school said girls needed to wear skirts for occasions including excursions, ceremonies and class photographs. A female student had complained to the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal about different treatment for boys and girls. […] … learn more→

In the age of information and the digital economy, financial education is not just an important skill: it is a real necessity. However, in many schools and homes this fundamental pillar continues to take a backseat. Let’s imagine a world where children not only know how to add and subtract, but also how to invest, […] … learn more→

The quality of education in young offender institutions (YOIs) in England has seriously declined, according to a recent report from Ofsted and the prisons inspectorate. The report into these institutions, whose offenders are aged 15 to 18, referred to “steadily declining educational opportunities”. Among the failings listed were a lack of time allocated to education, lack of […] … learn more→

In today’s classrooms, tools such as machine translation ( MT) technology have become a key resource for language learners. They help students translate words or texts or complete writing assignments quickly and easily. While these tools are helpful, it is important to understand how automatic translation technology is used and what impact it can have on learning, especially for […] … learn more→

In an increasingly connected world, where borders are blurred and instant communication is the norm, instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or iMessage have revolutionised the way we interact. But what if this everyday tool could go beyond casual chats and become an ally for language learning? Creation of educational content One of the first […] … learn more→

Have you ever wondered how the language we speak influences our emotions and the way we perceive reality? According to various studies in psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology and linguistic anthropology, the languages ​​we use not only allow us to communicate, but also shape our perception of the world and ourselves. Today, more than half of the world’s population […] … learn more→

The school that topped the Times newspaper’s A-Level rankings in 2024 only permits students to sit A-levels in three subjects: maths, further maths and physics. At King’s College London Mathematics School, 76.2% of students got an A* – and 99.5% of students achieved between A*-B. King’s Maths School is a specialist mathematics school: a type of free school established in […] … learn more→

Many Year 12 students are preparing for final exams throughout October and November. What happens if something unexpected happens that makes final preparations or performance on the day more difficult? This is where special consideration or special provisions can help. How might you be eligible? Students who experience something unexpected during the exam period may […] … learn more→