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Ofqual admits overstating exam assistance

Ofqual admits overstating exam assistance

Ofqual has admitted that it significantly overstated the number of students receiving exam access arrangements (such as extra time, readers, or scribes) between 2014 and 2024, and has withdrawn the re... ...more

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October 13, 20252 min read

Emotional Reconnection as a Memory Hack: Revisiting “Mental Time Travel” in Education

Emotional Reconnection as a Memory Hack: Revisiting “Mental Time Travel” in Education

Research shows that when students emotionally reconnect with past experiences—sometimes referred to as “mental time travel”—they strengthen the neural pathways that make learning more effective and la... ...more

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October 11, 20253 min read

World Mental Health Day: Supporting Students’ Wellbeing & Learning

World Mental Health Day: Supporting Students’ Wellbeing & Learning

Discover how World Mental Health Day emphasises the connection between student well-being and academic achievement. Practical tips, resources and inclusive revision support. ...more

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October 10, 20252 min read

Body Doubling Meets Virtual Reality: A New ADHD Coaching Tool

Body Doubling Meets Virtual Reality: A New ADHD Coaching Tool

Body doubling—having someone simply present while you work—is a proven way to boost focus and follow-through for people with ADHD. Now research is taking this simple human strategy into virtual realit... ...more

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October 08, 20253 min read

Keyboard exams: the hidden equity shift in assessment design

Keyboard exams: the hidden equity shift in assessment design

UCL study shows typing boosts GCSE/A-level exam scores by 17%. Digital assessments must address equity, access and inclusion for all learners. ...more

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October 07, 20253 min read

Heart Structure: Understanding Your Amazing Cardiovascular System | World Heart Day 2025

Heart Structure: Understanding Your Amazing Cardiovascular System | World Heart Day 2025

This comprehensive guide explores the remarkable structure of the human heart in honor of World Heart Day. Readers learn about the four-chamber design, protective layers, valve system, electrical cond... ...more

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September 29, 20255 min read