Jenny's Journal
We all want our kids to be happy, right? We look at some of the theories and trail blazers.
Jenny Many discusses Shawn Achor's TED Talk and research about what it really means to be happy and the true science behind the emotion.
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Are you surprised that there is actual science behind the power of positive thinking? There are also many benefits from having a positive mindset.
Across the UK, families, educators and children are feeling the strain of a crisis in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. With rising numbers of pupils requiring support and a system struggling to keep pace, it’s time to look honestly at what’s happening, how it affects our children, and what we can do to make things better.
The UK Government has unveiled its most ambitious reforms yet to tackle the ongoing crisis in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support. Can it work?
Despite years of schooling, many students leave education without passing Maths or English GCSEs, often carrying a sense of failure into adulthood. However a practical, vocational alternative already exists in the Functional Skills Qualification...
Improve literacy and a love of reading will follow, right? Not necessarily according to a new survey which claims the emphasis on outcomes pushes reading for pleasure off the radar.
Reading isn't just for academics. If you're interested in becoming a mechanic, electrician, plumber, carpenter, chef, hairdresser or engineer, reading can be one of the most valuable skills you develop.
Reading is often presented as a universal pleasure, yet society has quietly gendered the activity.
Whatever you think of our new Prime Minister - he's the first British PM with a degree in English Literature and is a committed reader.
The House of Commons Education Committee has concluded its inquiry into reading for pleasure, and this Summer has published its report.
For some children, picking up a book is a joyful experience. For others, reading can feel difficult, stressful or even intimidating. This is where Reading Dogs come in.
At a time when misogyny is increasingly visible in society, empowering female characters in children's literature have never been more important.
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