by Bryden Commons | Sep 25, 2017 | Politics, Students
In this week’s British Values blog, we will answer the question: ‘What is democracy?’ Where does it come from? The word democracy comes from the Greek demos meaning ‘common people’, and kratos meaning ‘power’. This is reflected in the system, where the voice of every...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 19, 2017 | Politics, Students
In this blog series we will explore British values, from who runs the country and how, to respect and tolerance. First up, how do you decide who rules the country? Although Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning British monarch, the country is actually ruled by...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 14, 2017 | Exams, Families, Mental Health, Revision, Wellbeing
The lead up to exams can be an extremely stressful time for young people, and in turn for worried carers. It can seem difficult, sometimes impossible, to help a stressed-out teenager. As a parent, it can be really tough to feel like you can’t help your child, but...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Aug 10, 2017 | Education, Fun Facts, Technology
It is no secret that technology is an ever present part of our lives from checking the weather to seeing a virtual doctor. The possibilities are truly endless, and it is therefore interesting to consider what impact technology is having on the famously rigid education...
by Samantha Nichols | May 2, 2017 | Education, Fun Facts, Technology
In a BBC article published today, the Welsh Government has announced it will be moving all of its annual reading and numeracy tests online, from September 2018, for children aged six to 14. Personalised online assessments will replace the current paper tests in order...
