Did you know that 4.85% of Earth’s population speaks Spanish? This might seem like a small percentage, but it’s actually a more commonly spoken language than English! This is just one statistic that shows the importance of learning a new language to help further your child’s future career and open more doors throughout their life. …
Anxiety isn’t something we often think as affecting teenagers. We see it as an adult disorder which people face when tackling divorces, work issues and relationship problems. But in fact, teenagers can face anxiety in their lives. It is, sadly becoming more common as school-pressure and the need to fit in has led some young …
When a child isn’t able to settle in one place for long, it can be disruptive to not only their friendships and comfort but their education too. Shifting from one school to the next throughout the years can severely impact the way they learn. They could be moving from one curriculum to the next, learning …
As part of our reshuffle to offer a wider range of tuition across the globe, the British Academy of Catalonia has become Your Home Education. Rest assured, the same high standard of teaching will remain, we will just be flying under a new banner. It has been a challenging year for many aspiring students across …
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In one survey, a quarter of UK parents said they didn’t want to send their children back to school in the autumn term. This isn’t shocking as many schools haven’t been very forthcoming about the precautions they will be putting in place to protect the hundreds of students coming through their doors. There are many …
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After last year’s A-level results, it was revealed that more boys and girls are studying science at a higher level. But, it is during Key Stage 1, 2 and 3, GCSE and A-level lessons that this love for science is born. If you have to homeschool your child, no matter the reasons, you need to …
Education isn’t just about intellectual development, but the social development of students too. The classrooms, hallways and playgrounds are where students develop the social skills they need to be understanding, compassionate adults with top communications skills. However, socialisation doesn’t always turn out perfect in mainstream schooling. Bullying, peer pressure, competition between students and isolation can …
Education should be much more than sitting in a classroom copying off a whiteboard or out of a textbook. When a child feels engaged and passionate about the content they are learning, they are more likely to retain the information and actively participate in classroom activities. However, if you want your child to have a …
As a parent, you may remember the horrors of your GCSE exams and feel nervous for your children. But, as much as we resented this period of our education, we also understood the importance of trying our best and gaining these qualifications. GCSEs set us up for the rest of our lives, allowing us to …
Children are as unique as snowflakes in every aspect of their lives, especially education. There will be some who love learning, no matter the subject, others who only feel engaged with specific topics, and some children who despise the idea of education altogether. Each student will have different likes and dislikes, motivations and inspirations when …