For many parents, the phrase “video games” might conjure up images of children glued to screens, controllers in hand, while homework sits unfinished. But in recent years, researchers, educators, and even game developers themselves have begun asking an important question: could video games be more than just entertainment? Could they, in fact, become powerful teaching tools?
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Didn’t Get the Grades You Expected? Here’s What to Do Next
A Level Results Day can feel like one of the most important moments of your life – and if the numbers on your results slip don’t match your expectations, it’s normal to feel upset, stressed, or even a little lost.
Exam Season is Around the Corner: How to Prepare for GCSE, AS, and A Level Success
As the weather warms and the days grow longer, there’s one thing on every student’s mind exam season
Egg-citing Educational Activities for Kids this Easter Holiday
The Easter holidays are a welcome break for children—but keeping little minds active (and little hands busy) can be a challenge for parents.
Parents’ Evening Preparation: A Helpful Guide for Parents and Students
Make the most of Parents’ Evening! Our helpful guide equips you with the right questions to ask and key tips to ensure a productive and stress-free meeting.
Half-Term Study Tips: How to Balance Rest and Revision
Striking the right balance between studying effectively and allowing time for rest and recharging. Here’s how to make the most of half-term without burning out.
Choosing the Best Personalised Tutoring Service: A Guide for Parents
Discover essential steps and considerations for selecting the perfect personalised tutoring service. From identifying your child’s needs to evaluating tutor qualifications and teaching approaches, ensure you make the right choice for your child’s academic success.
What Do Parents Know? A new podcast for parents of teenagers
21st century young people have a very different upbringing to most of their parents. This new podcast includes conversations with professionals and people with lived experience in a range of areas that affect teenagers, ranging from the digital to the physical world
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) in mainstream schools: what you need to know
In this article, I describe the Special Educational Needs landscape in the UK and give parents some tips about how to navigate it