Author: Jamal
I am the father of four beautiful daughters whose age range span the primary, secondary and tertiary education sectors. I am also a Lecturer in the Foundation Learning department of a further education college. Foundation Learning departments cater for children who have not been successful at their GCSEs by helping them to make a 'fresh start' in education. Often, the reasons for a child's lack of any basic educational success could be traced back to a weak start at primary school. It is my contention that a strong foundation in education is key to a child's success. This hopefully would prevent them having to make a fresh start in education later on.
STEM education is now a key feature of your child’s primary education but what is it all about?
It seems like just yesterday the kids went back to school after the long summer holidays; no longer did you have to scratch your head trying to keep them occupied! Guess what? Half-term is just around the corner and you have to keep the little monsters occupied and entertained all over again. Worry not, …
EducatorsDen is excited to announce the launch of downloadable teaching resources for parents and teachers. We will be collaborating with top international publishers to bring you teaching materials which are being used by parents and teachers around the world. These materials will help you to provide extra support to your early years and primary school …
16 February 2018
By Jamal
Educational News
As parents, most of us dream that our children will achieve their full potential at school. We want their education to be OUTSTANDING!! What if your child’s school is not outstanding? Would you be able to pin-point what is missing and perhaps challenge the school’s short-comings? Almost nine years ago, Ofsted published a seminal report …