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Month: June 2017

Only children have different brain structure

Research has shown that only children’s brain develops differently from other children who grow up with siblings. The absence of a brother or sisters leads to higher scores in creativity in later life, but lower scores in agreeableness. This is due to the fact that only children have to come up with things to do …

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Workshops at Thy English Academy

Over the summer, a lot of teachers take some time to think about next year’s program and what they would like their class to do to fully engage with the subject. A good option would be to book a workshop at Thy English Academy which focuses on combining creativity with knowledge. We understand that it …

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Playtime encourages creative thinking

Creative thinking is one of the most desired skills in the current job markets. Nowadays, companies do not only require analytical thinking and team playing skills but most of all they need innovative individuals who are able to think outside the box. Creativity and learning in children always takes place in break and play time. This …

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Additional Mock exam dates

Mock exam for Selective State Schools In addition to the 3 mock exams (see dates below) that are targeted at Common Entrance exams, we are now offering a 4th mock exam on the 4th of September for Grammar School entrance. Please bare in mind that the additional exam is only for children planning to sit an …

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The role of education in the campaigns

The YouGov survey had found that one of the main concerns about yesterday’s elections was the relevance of education as a topic in the parties’ campaigns. 43% of parents asked stated that they were more likely to vote for the party who promises to tackle financial gaps in the education systems first and best. They …

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Crowdfunding for schools

After the all the cuts that have been affecting the school system in the past years, parents are desperate enough to turn to crowdfunding platforms to collect money for basic school needs. These include whiteboards and other standard inventory for classrooms. The National Audit office states that the education system is not protected from further …

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Important dates at local schools

Find information about upcoming exams and Registration deadlines of local schools below.* Woodford County Girls School: School exams Y7-10 & 12: 5th-8th of June, 2017 Ilford County High School: Open Evening: 22nd of June, 2017 City of London School for Girls: 11+ exam: 4th of January, 2018. Registration Deadline: 17th of November, 2017 Forest School: 11+ Registration Deadline: …

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Education within the election campaigns

Education remains one of the most important topics for many families in the UK. Baring that in mind parties use the education topic to foster their campaigns. By promising to increase the budget spent on schools and teachers, politicians try to gain votes for their campaigns. Summed up, the Conservatives promise an increase of 4 billion pounds by …

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Catholic schools working with experts to combat homophobic bullying

The “Safe school” plan is compatible with the image of catholic schools – this is the message transmitted by the Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), the education arm of the Christian Brothers. EREA has stated that the children’s safety and wellbeing is most important to them, and this means a life without bullying and harassment. All students …

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Top 20 UK Grammar Schools League Tables 2016

Students from our Academy have offers this year from schools highlighted in bold. Rank School (Location) Type KS4 Pupils % 5+ A*-C¹ % attain EBacc Progress 8 Score 1 The Henrietta Barnett School (London) State 92 100% 100% 0.55 2 Focus School – Coventry Campus (Coventry) Ind 13 100% 100% NA 3 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Barnet …

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