In today’s fast-paced world, teamwork has become an essential skill in all aspects of life. And in the field of education, collaboration among students has proven to be a powerful tool for success. As the saying goes, “no man is …
And Then He Hit Me
In 1962, the Crystals released a song titled "He Hit Me (And it Felt Like a Kiss)." The poignant lyrics of one of America’s most famous "girl groups" at that time, included the lines, “If he didn’t care for me, …
Proud To Be Welsh And A Sikh’. Schoolgirl Wins Court Battle To Wear Religious Bangle
A 14-year-old girl, Sarika Watkins-Singh, spent nine weeks working in isolation in a classroom, prevented from joining her friends in the playground, and accompanied by a teacher when she went to the toilet. All due to her determination to wear …
Joan Gibson Obituary
The late Joan Gibson, my dear friend, was an exemplary instructor of physical education who possessed a remarkable talent for working with her hands. She lived 97 years on this earth.
Joan was born in Cardiff to William Gibson, a …
Intellectual Guru Seeks ‘system Redesign’ Of Secondary Education
Back in 2004, personalised learning was the hypothetical future of education. Tony Blair and David Miliband, the then-education secretary, claimed that personalised learning would "revolutionise" education. The idea behind this was to tailor teaching methods and styles to an individual’s …
Geoffrey Marshall Obituary
Geoffrey Marshall, my father, passed away at the age of 92. He was a dedicated headteacher for 35 years, leading three primary schools with a deep conviction that education should be a selfless service to children. His approach emphasized the …
I Know The Real Source Of Our Classroom Rot
Conservative-led governments have consistently underfunded schools, providing meagre resources to all public sector institutions. As a member of the National Education Union, I fully support the campaign for increased funding as an election issue. However, both Conservative and Labour governments …
I Wish I’d Delayed Coming To The UK’ : Overseas Students Call For Further Visa Extensions
International students enrolled in British universities are concerned that the government’s recent announcement of offering a two-year post-study work visa to future students could leave them in a disadvantageous position. As per the announcement, the new policy will only be …
University Guide 2023: Kingston University
Currently, the fees for home and EU undergraduates at Kingston University stand at £9,250. However, international students must pay varied fees based on their chosen course, ranging between £13,900 and £16,200 for the first year, with annual increases. These costs …
Why School-leavers Skip University And Head For The Workplace
Gabriella Saponara was initially considering pursuing a degree in accountancy at university until she discovered the school-leavers’ programmes at a career fair, which provide a fast track into the profession. She landed a job at Ernst and Young and is …