Author: Kirsty Macfarlane
Kirsty Macfarlane 
16.08.17Everything You Need To Know About The New GSCE Results
It is estimated that the Government has spent nearly £400,000 on publicising the new GCSE system. However, there is still confusion as to exactly what these changes are and the impact that they will have on pupils who are waiting to receive exam results next week. Read on for answers to common questions that parents … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 11.08.17Which Accessible Formats Are Suitable For Your Organisation?
RNIB statistics have shown that half of blind or partially sighted people feel “moderately” or “completely” cut off from the world around them. They also predict that by 2050 the number of people with sight loss in the UK will double to nearly 4M, while a recent Action on Hearing Loss report indicates that the number … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 09.08.17Do You Know A Child That Suffers From Maths Anxiety?
What is maths anxiety? “I hate maths!” is not an uncommon sentiment to hear in any classroom. However, studies have shown that maths anxiety is a real condition that goes far beyond pupils simply not enjoying working with numbers. Defined by Mark Ashcraft as “a feeling of tension, apprehension, or fear that interferes with math … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 04.08.17Ways To Encourage Children To Learn Over The Summer
A survey carried out last June by Explore Learning revealed that, of the 2,000 parents interviewed, 74% believed that their children’s academic abilities had declined over the summer holidays. 21% also felt that their child was less engaged in their studies when they did return to school. It is important to encourage children to continuously … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 03.08.17How To Make Your Organisation More Accessible
It’s important to make sure your website and company literature is accessible for everyone, particularly those with disabilities. Our tips below highlight several ways you can make sure that everyone can access your content. Website Content Alternative Text Screen readers used by those with visual impairments have no way of processing images, therefore it’s important … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 28.07.17Cheap and Free Family Days Out
With the majority of UK schools now closed for at least 6 weeks, it can be hard to think of fun activities to fill all of the new-found free time, especially when you’re on a budget. Don’t worry though, we’ve compiled a list of fun activities and outings that won’t break the bank and will … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 28.07.17How To Help Your Child Make Friends
There are many benefits to children forming strong friendships. It has been shown that children who have a lot of friends are more confident, have higher self esteem and demonstrate a greater belief in their own abilities. Playing with friends also allows children to develop leadership qualities, improve their imagination and helps them to develop … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 17.07.17Introducing connectEd
We’re delighted to introduce connectEd, our brand new online tutoring service which offers curriculum classes in a click. ConnectEd is an online platform allowing parents to easily login and connect with a qualified tutor who will assist their child in catching up with vital parts of the curriculum or help them to gain a head … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 17.07.17An Easy Way To Improve Teacher Performance
Studies at Yale University have shown that virtual reality training leads to enhanced performance when faced with a real environment. This is why professional training for doctors, military personnel and even astronauts uses simulations to enhance skills and produce better results. We believe that schools should be able to enjoy the benefits that this innovative … Continued
Kirsty Macfarlane 12.07.17How Can Teachers Encourage Reluctant Writers?
A recent study by the National Trust Literacy has suggested that children who write for pleasure produce class work that is seven times better than the expected level for their age group. However, the same research indicates that, while enthusiasm for writing has risen since 2015, 45% of pupils don’t actually enjoy writing in their … Continued
