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Intellectual History

The historical study of thought shot to prominence in the 1960s-70s.


Children

Uncover Our Invisible Writers

For years writers have been plagued by the need to hide their identity, and specifically their gender, depending on their era and genre.


Tourism

Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside: A Short History of British Tourism

When did Britons first begin travelling around the country and why?


History

In Support of Multidisciplinary Models: Part 2

Children are not often challenged to explain natural processes from multiple perspectives simultaneously. Maybe if they start to explain things in terms of atoms, chemicals and biological systems from the beginning it will yield huge breakthroughs in the future.


Antibiotics

Antibiotics Resistance – A Hard Pill to Swallow

An estimated 30% of all antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary, and their use increases the risk of an even larger issue – antibiotic resistance.


Self Isolate

Studying If You Need To Self-Isolate

Speak with your teachers or check your exam board to make sure that if there are any changes to your specification, you are fully aware of them.


History

In Support of Multidisciplinary Models: Part 1

One of the main problems is that the disciplinary approach stifles cooperation and growth.


Only Connect

Educating Disadvantaged Children: Part 2

Giving educators flexibility to think outside the box could make some difference.


Jobs

Jobs For Life Are Dying – Learning Needs to Change

If young professionals are to be expected to requalify on a regular basis in order to keep pace with the economy, learning must be democratised.


Social

Educating Disadvantaged Children: Part 1

Once there is a culture of underachievement, or misbehaviour, it is very hard to change.


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