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Why Letting Students Type Their Exams Could Be a Game‑Changer for Inclusion
A UCL study found students score 15–17% higher when typing exams versus handwriting. Typing boosts fluency, reduces stress, and supports neurodivergent learners—but equity in device access and typing ... ...more
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October 24, 2025•3 min read
Two-Stage Final Exams: Reduce Anxiety & Boost Retention
Two-stage exams blend solo testing with collaborative review—improving retention, lowering stress and maintaining rigour. How to pilot and scale this approach. ...more
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October 22, 2025•3 min read
Offer ADHD support before diagnosis — NHS task force
NHS task force urges need-based ADHD support: offer accommodations when symptoms appear, not after long diagnostic waits. Practical steps for coaches, schools, employers. ...more
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October 20, 2025•2 min read
Why neurodivergent students must be partners in designing inclusive learning
Inclusive education is most powerful when neurodivergent students help shape it, not just receive it. Rather than top-down “adjustments,” co-design lets students identify real sensory triggers, unhelp... ...more
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October 15, 2025•2 min read
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of students receiving exam access arrangements (such as extra time, readers, or scribes) between 2014 and 2024, and has withdrawn the re...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, 2025•2 min read
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, 2025•3 min read
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