The benefits of homework

May 27, 2009 · Filed Under Education, Parents, Pupils, Schools · Comment 

When it comes to homework there are different views as whether this is good for the children or not, there have been many studies made, but still there is no definitive answer as to whether or not the children benefit from homework.
There some arguments that homework can be just as good for the parents as [...]

Choosing a college, what to look for

May 12, 2009 · Filed Under Parents, Pupils, Universities, students · Comment 

When it gets to that time when the school pupil becomes a college student there are many questions that need to be asked, and it is not necessarily to do with the students chosen subject.
There are many things that the student and their families should be taking into account; these can range from distance from [...]

The cost of going to University

March 25, 2009 · Filed Under College, Costs, Universities, students · Comment 

Currently the tuition fees for going to university are £3,125 per year, these are set to rise next year to £3,225 per year. But if universities have it their way fees could rise to as much as £7,000 per year, in fact there are claims that a fee or £5,000 per year would not put [...]

Parents should avoid the rights and wrongs of sex booklet

February 23, 2009 · Filed Under Education, Parents, Pupils, Schools · Comment 

Sex education is always going to be a concern for parents; some may think that schools teach them too early, whereas there are other parents who believe their children have been taught about the birds and bees too late.
There is a booklet being made available through pharmacies called “Talking to Your Teenager About Sex and [...]

What is good about Second Life Education?

January 27, 2009 · Filed Under Education, Online, Parents, Teachers · Comment 

Currently there is an online fair for teachers and anyone who is involved in education. The Second Life Educational Support Faire runs from the 25th January 2009 until 30th January 2009.
It can be found in the supported region, where there are many activities planned for all teaching and support staff, it also may be of [...]

UK home schooling

January 8, 2009 · Filed Under Education, Parents, Pupils, Schools · Comment 

The case for teaching your own children at home is easy for some people who have the time and experience to be able to get the job done correctly. Many people choose this route just in the early years before high school and the reasons vary.
For many people the fact the primary schools take on [...]