Monthly Archives: September 2011
Telling the truth about schools
Is it fair that the quality of the education received should be considered alongside the bare statistics of exam results by universities seeking new students? Deborah Orr of the Guardian certainly thinks so. For her, exam board AQA’s plan to … More…
Introducing Mathematicians from History: 1: What’s the Point?
In a new series of blogs for Oxford Home Schooling, one of our maths tutors explores the lives and work of some influential mathematicians. Introducing Mathematicians from History: 1: What’s the Point? This series of blogs looks at some famous … More…
Home education blog: The new academic year
One of Oxford Home Schooling‘s tutors considers the academic year ahead. Home education blog: The new academic year Now this time in September can be when the initial excitement of home education begins to wear off, the sun doesn’t shine … More…
Changes to GCSEs in 2014
The government has recently announced that there will be a number of changes to the GCSE system, affecting examinations in 2014 and later years. What is going on? The main change is that it will no longer be possible to … More…
Key Stage 3 History: Medieval Life 10: Monks and Nuns
The last blog in our Key Stage 3 History series takes a look at medieval monastic life. Monks and Nuns I knew it! I just knew the local monastery was up to no good! My husband has just got home … More…