To have a subject that enables pupils to let loose and have fun is essential, especially after the events of the last year.

Rather than dwell on the dark and cold, perhaps it would be better to remember and discuss the other, summer solstice…

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a revolutionary book that still holds much relevance today. The powerful friendship of young Huck and runaway slave Jim highlighted many of the great racial injustices of the past, and astounded generations of readers the world over. The work was written retrospectively in 1833 after the […]

For those who love some added mythology, it makes the stories they consume that much more layered and fascinating.

Ways you can ask for help will change slightly if you’re learning from home. So, what can you do?

There’s always a way to turn things around, so start with a positive mindset. Sometimes the simplest solutions are the best; stay calm and don’t panic, because only then can you steadily improve things.

In the end, the learning environment is only sustainable when everyone treats each other properly. If schools’ slack here, pupils risk their potential being unjustly stunted.

What are the different paths available after GCSEs and A levels? Are they accessible to all, or are there certain requirements to be met?

Children have no control over the illnesses, disabilities and other problems they may have. In such cases, forest schools can give them a sense of purpose and self-fulfilment.

State schools also need to be improved so that their pupils feel qualified and capable enough to send off an Oxbridge application. It’s certainly not up to private schools to limit their applications when many state students don’t apply anyway!