SATs results have long been used in school league tables, driving national performance comparisons and local authority assessments. But critics argue that what began as a useful bench-marking tool has become a high-stakes, stress-inducing event with consequences beyond its original scope.The Benefits of Year 6 SATsThe Harms and Controversies of SATsSATs and Mental HealthAs we … [Read more...] about Do the Year 6 SATs still have a purpose in 2025?
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Why Music in the Charts is Rubbish —And Why That Should Worry Us
Spend a few minutes listening to the music charts today, and you might notice something odd: where have all the bands gone? The guitar solos? The harmonies crafted in dusty rehearsal rooms? Increasingly, mainstream hits are written by teams, performed solo, and built on samples rather than instruments. This isn’t just nostalgia talking or the moaning of an old fart—there’s real … [Read more...] about Why Music in the Charts is Rubbish —And Why That Should Worry Us
Why I Let Children Play with Knives: The Importance of Taking Calculated Risks In A Child’s Development.
It might seem controversial at first glance, but yes - I let children as young as five use knives at our outdoor education sessions at Ambleford. Before you raise an eyebrow or two, let me explain why this practice is not only safe but crucial to children's development.At Ambleford, we understand deeply the importance of allowing children to take calculated risks. Handling … [Read more...] about Why I Let Children Play with Knives: The Importance of Taking Calculated Risks In A Child’s Development.
Your Child is Likely a Genius, but NASA Study Suggest Traditional Schooling Will Make Them Mediocre.
In the late 1960s, Dr. George Land, in collaboration with NASA, conducted a groundbreaking study to measure creativity among children. Initially developed to identify innovative engineers for NASA, the study tested 1,600 children aged 3 to 5 and revealed that an astounding 98% of them qualified as creative geniuses. However, this percentage dramatically declined as the children … [Read more...] about Your Child is Likely a Genius, but NASA Study Suggest Traditional Schooling Will Make Them Mediocre.
Are Fortnite and YouTube Damaging a Generation of Kids?
It’s a question that keeps coming up - are Fortnite and YouTube harming children’s development, or are they just harmless entertainment? As parents and educators, we often assume that these platforms are simply part of modern life, but we need to ask ourselves: what happens when kids have unrestricted access to digital worlds designed to keep them hooked? There’s no denying … [Read more...] about Are Fortnite and YouTube Damaging a Generation of Kids?