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With the ever rising existence of digital technology in our lives comes the introduction of new technology into the classroom. This presence of new technology such as iPads often splits opinion amongst those in education, with some decidedly staunch supporters … Continue reading →

A new study claims that teaching toddlers to pay attention will benefit them in the long run, especially when it comes to academic success. The study which tracked 430 kids from early years age to 21 year olds makes the … Continue reading →

The School Library Association’s 2012 study paints a picture of the importance of school libraries in the lives of school goers and other school staff. Not only do libraries and their employees inspire pupils whilst in their school career, but … Continue reading →

This is an opinion that is sure to cause controversy! Author GP Taylor believes that children’s literature has become too frightening and should be marked with an age certification system. Taylor who wrote the Vampyre Labyrinth series which tells the … Continue reading →

With more and more children falling under literary standards, the Government has been prompted to present a series of new objectives to improve standards. They plan to offer at least 100,000 children one on one and group catch up lessons … Continue reading →

A new app which aims to offer children around the world increased access to education is being backed by prominent UK authors. John Boyne, the author of the international bestseller The Boy In The Striped Pyjamas is one such author and … Continue reading →

A new survey, carried out by YouGov, has revealed that a third of UK parents only read a bedtime story to their children once a week or less, with one in ten of the 2,000 parents adding that they haven’t … Continue reading →

It has long been said that girls do better academically than boys but official figures now show that boys are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with learning impairments, behaviour problems or communication difficulties as girls. The data published … Continue reading →

Many prominent children’s authors, among them Michael Rosen and Harriet Goodwin, have come out strongly in support against new proposed legislation that promotes strict spelling, grammar and phonics testing for school children in the UK. The authors argue that such … Continue reading →

Some books capture a child’s imagination like no other, we’ve hand selected 20 top children’s books and have collated them into the interactive timeline below. You can see the next book on the timeline by click the arrow pointing right, … Continue reading →