The education secretary has announced a new consultation to seek views on the scrapping of SATs at the end of key stage 1. Following pressure from parents, teachers and others working in education, the Department for Education is proposing an end to KS1 SATs. Instead, pupils could be … [Read more...] about SATs for 6 and 7-year-olds Could Be Scrapped
Archives for March 2017
Should I Capitalise the Seasons?
Spring is in the air but should it be capitalised on the page? You may see the seasons frequently capitalised but when they are being used as common nouns, rather than proper nouns, the answer is no! Tulips bloom in spring. The sun is hot in summer. The leaves turn brown in autumn. And the air is … [Read more...] about Should I Capitalise the Seasons?
Meet the Advisors: Alex Murray-Twinn, West and Central Hampshire
If you would like tutoring support in West or Central Hampshire, Alex is ready to answer your queries and match you with an ideal tutor. Experienced, knowledgeable and always good humoured, we’re proud to have Alex on board! A head teacher in Inner London Alex became a Home-School Tutoring … [Read more...] about Meet the Advisors: Alex Murray-Twinn, West and Central Hampshire