Education
…and other symptoms of poor teaching We all expect our children to learn maths. But what if, despite hours of
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Short Breaks at Derwen College offers young adults with special educational needs and disabilities a holiday experience away from home, where they can enjoy time with other like-minded young people. It offers guests a change from their daily routine and gives parents and carers a break from the demands of their role.
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Despite the Government’s proposals to tackle teacher recruitment and retention, new research shows that it still has its work cut out to keep young teachers in the profession. And while NQTs (newly qualified teachers) are often thought to be most at risk of quitting, new figures show that even more of those in their second year have their eyes on the exit.
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The question that parents often ask me is whether the maths programme that we offer can help to prepare a child for school entrance exams. Yes, it can. Maths papers set by top schools contain many challenging and non-standard problems, which are quite different from school maths. Children that follow our program are not new to such challenges.
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Manchester High School for Girls prides itself on using system of pastoral care that is proactive rather than reactive. This system helps girls to acquire the skills they need to cope with any challenges that they may face, both during their school career and beyond.
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It appears that suffering and struggling with maths is a curse, affecting many children and passing from generation to generation.
Isn’t it time to break the spell? All we need to do is to change to conceptual and more personalised teaching!
With the spring progressing the notorious exam season is upon us. From Year Two SATS to GCSEs and A Levels, there are plenty of exams about to happen. And parents could do a lot to help their children study for exams even if they are not confident with the subject itself. So there are top 10 tips on how you can help your children revise and get through this stressful time.
Read More“How might we as parents recognise teachers’ efforts and help them to help our children…” Life as a teacher When
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The rote learning of mathematics is not only largely ineffective; it is also harmful in the long term. . . My opinion is that such memory-aids block children’s minds, preventing them from thinking and reasoning.
Read MoreParents often ask me what “Russian Maths” is and how is it different from maths taught in England, after all,
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Alderley Edge School for Girls is delighted to announce a partnership with myHappymind, an innovative programme which helps to develop and encourage positive mental wellbeing in children.
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