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Research Spotlight: Gamification in Education - How Gaming Can Be Used as a Tool to Drive Student Engagement and Increase Learning Outcomes for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Jessica Wythe (she/her) is a doctorate researcher specialising in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) at the College of...

Lucie Wheeler
2 days ago4 min read
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Research Spotlight: Hearing and understanding the lived experiences of neurodivergent young people navigating mainstream secondary school.Â
Liz Staples has dedicated her studies and working practice to understanding how neurodivergent learners experience and engage with...

Lucie Wheeler
Apr 103 min read
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Top 5 First Aid Skills Every Child Should Learn
Two children playfully engage in a pretend doctor check-up, using a toy medical kit on the table. Accidents happen. It's an unavoidable...

Lucie Wheeler
Apr 34 min read
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Research Spotlight: Exploring the Potential of the Coventry Grid (CG): Middle School Teachers’ Experiences of the Tool
Dr Sarah Wall Since joining Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), Sarah has taught a range of education-based courses, predominantly those...

Lucie Wheeler
Mar 273 min read
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Research Spotlight - There’s no place like home education: A narrative-based analysis of the personal experiences of work and employment of home educated people
Rachael Barrow is a senior teaching associate, researcher, writer and previously home educated person who has pursued an interest in the...

Lucie Wheeler
Mar 253 min read
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Decoding "Cognitive": Unlocking the Secrets of How We Learn
Ever heard the term "cognitive learning theory" and wondered what it actually means? Before diving into the theory itself, let's break...

Lucie Wheeler
Mar 172 min read
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Research Spotlight - Goodbye Mog: How Children's Books Help Explain Loss and Build Emotional Resilience
Rachel Ballantyne is an English teacher and 11+ and 13+ specialist tutor, with 12 years of teaching experience and 10 years in tutoring...

Lucie Wheeler
Mar 133 min read
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RECAP GUEST BLOG: FINDING THE RIGHT EDUCTIONAL FIT FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
Bio: Â Melanie Grabowski is a recent graduate of the MA Education with Montessori program at Anglia Ruskin University. She has been...

Lucie Wheeler
Mar 610 min read
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Unlocking a Child's Potential: Exploring the Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education
Nestled in Northern Italy, the city of Reggio Emilia holds a special place in the world of education. It's here that Loris Malaguzzi, an...

Lucie Wheeler
Jan 202 min read
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What is EOTAS and how does it differ from home education?
EOTAS stands for Education Otherwise Than At School. It's an option for young people who are unable to attend mainstream or special...

Lucie Wheeler
Jan 131 min read
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Mainstream Education: What It Is and How It Works
Teacher standing at a white board pointing with 3 students looking Mainstream education is the term used for the education system that...

Lucie Wheeler
Jan 62 min read
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Nurturing the Whole Child: A Look at Steiner Waldorf Education
Imagine a classroom where children aren't just learning math and science, but also how to bake bread, sew a button, and tend a garden....

Lucie Wheeler
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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Lets Embark on a Worldschooling Adventure!
" Education is an adventure and the world is an education ," proclaims The Backpacking Family, and they couldn't be more right!...

Lucie Wheeler
Dec 9, 20242 min read
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Unleashing Potential: A Look Inside the Montessori Method
For many parents, choosing an education approach for their child can feel overwhelming. Enter the Montessori Method, an educational...

Lucie Wheeler
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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Forest School: Nurturing Nature-Lovers
What is Forest School? Forest School is more than just a day out in the woods. It's a unique educational approach that promotes child-led...

Lucie Wheeler
Nov 25, 20242 min read
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Flexi-Schooling: A Balanced Approach to Education
Flexi-schooling is a unique educational arrangement that combines elements of home education and traditional schooling. By partnering...

Lucie Wheeler
Nov 11, 20242 min read
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Elective Home Education: Exploring Your Options for Educating Your Child at Home
For some parents, the traditional school setting may not be the best fit for their child's individual needs and learning style....

Lucie Wheeler
Nov 4, 20242 min read
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