Everyone falls into one of two categories when it comes to Maths - you either love it or hate...there never seems to be an in-between! However, if you really don't like Maths you have to become of the mind-set that you HAVE to do it, you HAVE to be successful at least at GCSE level […]

For many students studying for their GCSEs this year, the Easter holidays represent one of the last chances they have to cram in some focused, uninterrupted revision before their exams. Too many students leave their revision too late, meaning they are cramming in too much, staying up late and not eating properly as the nerves […]

Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles L. Dodgson, author of the children's classics "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." The story was written in 1865 and the sequel in 1871, as a result of its huge popularity. Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is one of those stories which conjures up a topsy-turvy, […]

I remember reading this as a young girl and marvelling at how independent and unafraid Mary Lennox, the main character of the book was. Not only was she determined and brave and looking for the good in all around her but she let her inner belief shine bright and impact on those around her. For […]

One of my favourite reads is The Little Prince, by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, with its moral allegory and spiritual autobiography. It is the most translated book in the French language. For those not familiar with it, it has a timeless charm and is the story of a little boy who leaves the safety of his […]

The Wind in the Willows, just the title of the book reminds me of carefree days chasing and tumbling around in People’s Park, in Halifax, when I was younger. I used to spend a lot of time outdoors; collecting twigs and leaves and pebbles, lying in the grass in the summer with the sun warming […]

The MEG & MOG stories, written by Helen Nicoll and illustrated by Jan Pienkowski, have become classics, thanks to exuberant illustrations and crazy storylines. They follow the antics of Meg, the witch whose spells usually end in disaster, and Mog, her long-suffering cat. As an educator, I love using these books with my younger pupils; […]

In this week’s post I thought I’d try and answer some of those questions that so many children ask when we read this wonderful book, Winne-the-Pooh. So let’s have a look at some of these now…and it gives me the opportunity to dig out some of my son’s old bedroom toys and books! Who is […]

During a visit to a north London primary school in November last year, David met pupils aged 5 to 11 to talk about the issues that affect them most such as their right to feel valued, listened to and respected. I thought how this would be another great story for my ‘Charity and the people […]

I absolutely love this new awareness campaign from the NSPCC, a charity close to my heart and which, as a mother, always pulls at my heartstrings when I see their adverts on television. The NSPCC has launched a new campaign to support parents and carers to talk to their children about staying safe from sexual […]