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Navigating English Schools
The English education system can seem complicated – here’s Hourglass Education’s guide to SATs, SPaG, GCESs and BTECs. Trust us, it’s simple…
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Celebrate World Mental Health Day with Hourglass Education
At Hourglass Education, we decided to celebrate World Mental Health day by taking a practical approach. We’ve put together three really simple things you can do now - this minute, today - to reduce your stress and anxiety and simply make you feel bet…
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A good day at Hourglass Education
A great outcome for this Australian teacher with tricky visa requirements
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Numeracy is an essential skill, but does maths in schools add up?
It’s a normal day at Hourglass HQ and I’ve been grappling with quantitative information. There have been pixel calculations followed by income tax for overseas teachers, and I haven’t even had lunch yet!
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Oh yes, exam results are imminent!
We’re told that young people in the UK are under increasing pressure to perform. Not only is social media an ever-present reminder that everyone else is enjoying a near perfect existence, but the competition to succeed academically and professionally…
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We love getting feedback from our teachers.
We love getting feedback from our teachers. Whether they give us 10 stars, or are less positive, it’s always useful. Apart from anything else, listening to their likes and dislikes tells us what we’re doing well, and where we need to do better.
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Primary schools reopen in England
With mixed feelings and logistical challenges, it’s been a tough few days
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Inequalities in education increase as schools remain closed
This week’s IFS study highlights the long-term risk for disadvantaged pupils
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The power of positivity
We celebrate the people - at home and far away - who refuse to be overwhelmed by this crisis
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'The new normal' - the role of technology and human contact during lockdown
James Letven is feeling optimistic