I think I’m being manipulated by social media into seeing things that it wants me to see so that it can elicit a reaction. The reason I think this is because the other day, I had, in the notifications section of my X account, a tweet from Joey Barton. I don’t even follow him. Plus, this is my ... READ the POST
Is it time for a smartphone detox?
I recently did a smartphone detox. It was only for a week, but during that time, I only checked my phone once in the morning and once again in the evening. Doesn’t sound that difficult, does it? Well, what surprised me was just how difficult it was. It’s a habit, you might even say addiction, to ... READ the POST
Attainment Scores at Primary Level
Our Children are more than just a set of attainment scores. Other than SATS, state primary schools in England don’t have to assess children in the way they once did. In 2014, the government scrapped National Curriculum levels and schools now grade children as working ‘within’, ‘towards’ ... READ the POST
The Benefits of Travelling Solo
The number of people travelling solo has significantly increased over the last decade. Statistics show that internet searches for solo holidays have quadrupled since 2020, cumulating at a new high in 2022. It is not only the younger generation but travellers of all ages taking more trips alone ... READ the POST
English lessons for non-native English speakers
Hello there, My name is Nikki Young and I’m an English tutor and author. I run a writing club called Storymakers, and since 2017, I’ve been helping children aged 7 up to teens improve their English. Some lack confidence in English, others are studying for secondary school entrance exams, whilst ... READ the POST
What’s it like to give an author talk?
It’s early. Just gone 7 o’clock. Much earlier than we would normally leave for school. But I’m dropping my son off at a friend’s house. I have a journey to make, a major task to complete. It’s pouring with rain and I can barely see out of the car window. It’s like I’m in a car wash - one of my ... READ the POST
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