Kate Stanton
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Green & Ethical
Palm oil – a catalyst for destruction
It’s a controversial ingredient in countless products, but what is the problem with palm oil — and can it be…
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Education
Getting involved in extracurricular activities for fun – and your future
Extracurricular activities are becoming more popular as the range offered by institutions broadens. What benefits do they offer learners?
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Education
Could your career path take a change in direction?
The days of ‘one job for life’ are mostly behind us. It’s no wonder people are more likely to change…
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Education
The 10 top destinations for upskilling online
Here are some of the best resources for raising your game while working from home
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Education
Lockdown sparked an appetite for videos; homework must reflect this
People are using screens more than ever before and more than half of students want to maintain this in the…
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Education
Thriving under an alternative education provision
The Cavendish School, Cambridge, is the world’s first International Baccalaureate (IB) special autism school, and it’s opening this autumn
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Education
Looking ahead to next year’s exams and assessments
Exams are expected to take place next year as the government and Ofqual launch consultations on arrangements to mitigate disruption
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Education
School closures, remote learning and back-to-normal
A global approach along with a blend of technological knowhow and emotional support helped one school and its learners through…
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Education
How ‘flipping’ classes can be a blessing for teachers and learners
More educators are looking at the flipped learning method which turns the conventional approach on its head
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Education
How to create the perfect remote work-life balance
Life is still very different to how it was 18 months ago. Many of us are still working from home,…
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Education
The importance of early learning
More than 100 years ago Dr Maria Montessori reported that a child’s development lasted from the age of newborn to…
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Education
Preparing for a smooth start to school life
Starting reception is a huge deal for children – and the whole family. Help your little ones get ready for…
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Education
Why the outdoors can provide a better learning environment
Studies over the last century have pointed to improved wellbeing and better emotional, mental and physical health for children who…
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Education
The best A-level alternatives for school leavers
Going from GCSEs to A-levels to university is the traditional route to higher education, but it doesn’t appeal to everyone
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Education
Discover the 10 top free Open University courses
Since 1999, The Open University has been making free learning available to everyone online.
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Education
10 top private schools in the countryside
Ensure your child gets plenty of the great outdoors with one of these rurally positioned institutions
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Education
Inspiring ideas to encourage children to do homework
Whether it’s actually beneficial seems to be a matter of opinion – but either way, most children have homework. How…
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10 Top Education
All the back to school essentials your kids will ever need
Even if they're not looking forward to the start of the autumn term and getting back to school, here are…
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Education
10 top A-level and Level 3 courses you may not have considered
There is a huge range of A-level and Level 3 courses to get your teeth into that are a little…
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Education
10 ways to help support your child’s journey through the early years
Inspire their minds and boost their creativity while their brains are at their most active.
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Apprenticeships
The top 10 tools for apprenticeship information
It’s important to remember apprenticeships can be done at any age and sometimes alongside a nearly full-time job.
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Careers
Things to consider before applying for an apprenticeship
There are apprenticeships for more than 1,500 different roles in the UK so take your time to research and pick…
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Best of Homes
Go for a greener, cleaner space with houseplants that enhance
Indoor air pollution is between two and 10 times higher than outdoors. Plants inside can help purify the air, create…
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Vegan
Veganism doesn’t have to stop at the bar. Plenty of animal-free drinks mean you can party with a clear conscience
An increasing number of people across the UK are turning to a vegan diet. For the truly committed, this means…
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Culture
How hobbies helped us through a pandemic
It’s no wonder that long-forgotten crafts became attractive again and hobbies we might never have had the time for suddenly…
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