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    British Poetry

    British Poetry In The Twenty-First Century

    Our modern poets must contend with a rapidly changing publishing landscape, in which traditional print media is being supplemented (and in some cases replaced) by digital platforms such as blogs, podcasts, and social media.


    Dick Turpin

    The Real Dick Turpin

    It is important to remember the dangerous man that Dick Turpin really was.


    Phyllis Wheatley

    The Poetry Of Phyllis Wheatley

    The works of Phyllis Wheatley are both timeless and timely, appealing to audiences of all ages and backgrounds.


    Sleep

    The Importance Of Sleep

    While the amount of sleep each person needs can vary, most adults need between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best.


    Overwhelm

    Neurodivergent Overwhelm

    In this blog we’ll explore exactly what overwhelm is, why it happens, and offer some tips on how to reduce it.


    Show don't tell

    How To Encourage Children To Write More At Home

    “A vast number of children simply don’t enjoy handwriting, and others may find it a difficult task, so don’t forget to shout about all their little wins when it comes to improving their skills.”


    Forster

    The Forgotten Works Of E.M. Forster

    Forster wrote seven novels, but only five were published in his lifetime, and there are several other works that have been largely forgotten.


    Neurodivergence

    Neurodivergence And Learning

    In this blog, we’ll explore the barriers neurodivergent students encounter in their academic journeys, and offer some strategies to overcome them.


    How to revise

    How To Make Learning Stick

    Learning something new can be challenging, but by following these five tips you’ll be able to make sure that knowledge sticks in the long-term.


    Xerxes

    How Xerxes The Great Helped Shape The Persian Empire

    Xerxes inherited a vast empire that stretched from modern-day Egypt to India.