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    Numeracy

    Why Good Numeracy Counts

    Poor numeracy also comes at a price. It is estimated that it costs the UK economy an eye-watering £20 billion each year.


    Writing Competitions

    The First Woman to be Oxford Professor of Poetry

    Responsibilities include giving a public lecture each term, an oration at the Oxford University’s honorary degree ceremony, and representing the contemporary poetry world more widely.


    Percy Bysshe Shelley

    The Death of Shelley

    His time at Oxford was cut short, as he was expelled for supporting atheism.


    Teenage

    How to Reduce Study-Related Stress

    Here are some ways to relax, designed to specifically alleviate study-related stress…


    Irish

    National Writing Day 2019

    From poetry to play-writing, storytelling to songwriting, the aim behind the programme is to celebrate all forms of writing.


    Microclimate

    What Is a Microclimate?

    On a very small scale, it is possible to create our own microclimate.


    February

    Closing the Creativity Gap

    Creativity is more in demand than ever before in the workplace.


    Dahl's

    Special Needs Education: Is it Good Enough?

    Reportedly, there were 2,060 children in 2018 who had education, health and care plans who received no support at all.


    Setting Goals

    Setting Goals: The Pros and Cons

    Setting Goals is useful because it encourages you to reflect first. You pause and muse over different possibilities.


    Physical Education gives life skills as well as those of sports and fitness.

    Physical Education Must Not Be Marginalised

    Physical Education. can also teach essential skills such as CPR, communication and leadership skills, how to swim and health and safety guidelines on certain sporting premises.