What can be achieved in three lessons...

I have always enjoyed teaching. In fact, I have been teaching in one form or another since I left school myself. One of the things that gives me the greatest sense of pride is seeing a learner have that "ah-ha" moment. The penny finally drops, their face lights up, a smile appears, and they say, "I can do it myself." I'm not sure there are many jobs that offer that kind of satisfaction. Recently, I have been working with an adult learner who left school feeling that education

If you find yourself reading this post because you didn't get the i/GCSE or A Level grades, honestly don't worry because there are lots...

Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. It can manifest as difficulties with the formation of letters and...

What is multi-sensory teaching? Multi-sensory teaching is an instructional approach that uses multiple senses to help students learn. For dyslexic students, who often have difficulties with traditional reading and writing methods, this approach can be particularly beneficial. It involves engaging the visual, auditory, kinesthetic (movement), and tactile (touch) senses to enhance learning and memory. Key Components of Multi-sensory Teaching 1. Visual Learning Use of Visual Aid

Why did you decide to use alternative education? I was living overseas with my son when it became apparent that he was struggling with recalling the alphabet, decoding and blending and writing legible letters and words. It was early 2010 and schools' understanding of special needs wasn't as defined as it is now. Finding help was nearly impossible. I was teaching with an American Head of Learning Support who suggested investigating home education and was kind enough to trans