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72 articles on books, education and finding your feet in the classroom — from choosing a further-education course to writing a killer job application.
Amazon KDP is one of the many platforms you can use to self-publish any books you can create. One of the main benefits of using this platform is you…
Writing is a passion for many, with a large number of people hoping to publish a book they have written or are hoping to write. Publishing a book is…
Looking for a teaching job can be a daunting task. Finding teaching vacancies Cambridge can be challenging. Knowing where is hiring and what they are…
Becoming an author in the traditional publishing way has become increasingly difficult. With traditional publishers being inundated with many books…
Christmas is fast approaching, and all people seem to think about is gifting toys and food goodies like chocolate. But we believe everyone should be…
It's without a doubt that local libraries are beginning to struggle. When the UK public are asked if they visit their local library, the majority…
When you want to get your children into reading books, it can always be a huge debate between purchasing brand new books or borrowing them from the…
We're going to start this article with an interesting fact "60 per cent of the teaching force is female". Some argue that this slight imbalance has…
There are so many benefits to reading your children a story at bedtime. Today, we are going to discuss a few of these with you. One of the main…
One question people ask is when should I introduce my child to books? The answer is to this is they are never too young! The black and white sensory…
Reading, you will always hear about people spreading the love for reading (we have spoken about this ourselves previously). But why is a love for…
We all know about reading books to our children and how children having a clear love for reading can help them learn through their life. But how do…
Mental health issues are becoming more common in children and adults alike. With the past year we have faced, children have begun showing major signs…
For those of us that have a love for reading, a love for writing generally comes alongside it. With many dedicated book readers wondering whether it…
Some teens love to read. But what are some books we can purchase them to keep their love for reading alive? Today, we are going to share with you…
It is extremely important that we continue to spread the love of books and the love of reading. Reading is an extremely important skill which can…
As we see the growth in using e-books over books, you can see that libraries are slowly becoming more outdated. People are not going to libraries as…
The big debate in reading now is books or e-books. Which form of book is better? They both have their advantages and disadvantages, so it will depend…
Reading is a skill that is needed on a daily basis. So encouraging your child to love reading is amazing. If they grow up to love to read it can have…
Falling out of love with reading is one thing, but perhaps you're so tired of youtube, audiobooks and TV shows that you crave reading right now from…
When mailing out brochures, it’s important to keep in mind that even though it’s a physical object that will be picked up by the end user, it can be…
If you are interested in choosing education as a career, then the best option for you is to become a teacher. There’s a mental satisfaction you gain…
A very prominent surgeon at Johns Hopkins and an author to Think Big and other motivational books Ben Carson explained that for him to sail against…
There are so many reasons why it can make sense to become a supply teacher, and we’re going to guide you through some of the key advantages. Whether…
Reading a book a week is a very good idea but it’s very difficult to do these days with so many aspects of everyday life taking its toll. It’s also a…
Teaching can be an extremely rewarding job, and with each day offering you something different, this career is sure to keep you on your toes. There…
Marking has to be the job teacher like least. Not just because the work is fairly tedious, but because it is something teachers are expected to do…
Starting university is a massive achievement, and that’s why it is so important to be prepared for the start of the course. Most university courses…
If you got some scare reading the thrillers last year, get ready, as it seems that the new thrillers of 2017 are bound to scare you even more. Just…
Many of us love to read novels, but as technology has prevailed the use of paper books has reduced. When it comes to paper books verses kindle…
Writing is a great way to bring out your creative side and provides you with an escape from reality. There are so many benefits for writing your own…
If you enjoy reading Horror stories you will love these top three of 2017: 1. Anno Dracula 1899 and Other Stories- Written by Kim Newman, not only is…
Outdoor classes may include simple activities like observing the environment or even visiting different workplaces to get a picture of life after…
A book club is a forum where people meet to read and discuss books. Book clubs do not only involve reading amazing books, but also they have vast…
With technology taking over, education has jumped on boards and merged the two, learning online from your smartphone via an interactive App is a…
When trying to make a good first impression to a potential employer you need to get through the selection process first. Curriculum vitae, otherwise…
As many Harry Potter fans will be aware, there’s a new book out and it’s set 19 years after the last one. Of course, there is a catch, it’s not…
Many of your English school teachers will have told you to read outside of school and you’ll often learn new words this way, as well as picking up…
As some schools try to cut back on their school budgets, and many newly qualified teachers leave a training course without a permanent teaching job…
The Goodreads App and why I love it The only time I ever really read books is on holiday, and I haven’t gone away for two years now! It’s that same…
Writing a killer job application It’s that time of year again when people look for new roles, and we’re going to celebrate this time of the year with…
Interview Prep in 2016 An invitation for an interview is usually fantastic news, but after the excitement has kicked in, it’s normal to feel slightly…
Is it Time for Schools to Move Away From Hard-Copy Books? Most people have distinct memories of their school life, where they would have to spend…
Finding the time to read Some people say reading is dying, others say it’s simply changing form. Reading a new book used to be something exciting…
6 Tips For Finding And Keeping Supply Jobs Finding supply work is becoming harder and harder by the day and most supply teachers are having much…
Learning is an adventure, it helps one to discover many unknown facts of life but often learning becomes tedious and hard especially when the…
The present century has been seeing some marvelous breakthrough inventions and mind blowing innovations. These ground-breaking pathways have led to…
Being an educated person, you can live sophisticated and stress free life. Education never ends the main thing to know. At any age, you can start…
In the present scenario, unemployment is one of the biggest problems. Every country is facing this problem with different concerns. After getting…
Life skills are kind of ability for adaptive and positive behavior which provides individuals to face wisely daily challenges and demands as per…
Once qualified as a teacher, you must decide where you wish to work. Not everyone wants to teach full time in a school – some people may need more…
Dictionaries are used to look up the meanings of words, and the correct spelling and pronunciation of words also. Everyone has access to dictionaries…
Being a teacher is often in the top lists of young children when asked what they want to be “when they grow up”. Many of these young people do indeed…
A Levels and AS levels are changing. As of 2015, there will no longer be a January assessment window, meaning that the courses are now linear. The…
There are many choices when deciding which course is best for further education. On one side there is the vocational route, perhaps an apprenticeship…
When something needs looking up, reference books are useful. Here are some tips to help when using reference books. An Atlas is a book of maps, so…
With technology advancing day by day the good old fashioned printed book is slowly being taken over by online material. Many books are available via…
With TV becoming a large part of a child’s evening routine, do parents still remember to read stories to their children? A recent survey showed that…
Teaching is one of the most enjoyable careers in the UK. The satisfaction of knowing that your knowledge is helping others to become responsible and…
When learning a new language many people use reference books. Are books really the best way to learn a new language? What other material is…
When planning a lesson, finding or creating the correct worksheets and material to use can be time consuming. There are now many education websites…
A portfolio is something that requires constant maintenance; it needs to be nurtured, developed and enhanced. Obviously the type of portfolio you…
It can take a great deal of studying and time to be a qualified teacher, and you can find that are after all the hard work, you’re no closer to…
Many people say that we are reading fewer books, even with the introduction of e-book readers. It may be fair to say that a lack of time is the…
Writing successful job applications may seem to be an uphill task, but that should not be the case. With some few tips, you will be a pro in writing…
A Curriculum vitae is an important document that each and every body should possess. It is also known as resume and is abbreviated as CV. Before you…
Primary schools can be some of the most energetic places to work. It’s an extremely important era for a child’s development, especially teaching jobs…
Normal books can today be deemed ‘old fashioned’, even though many book stores continue to survive. E-books are often noted as the replacement for…
Invitation for an interview is a dream that many people are always looking forth once they have applied for a job. An interview help enables you to…
For later improving years in the United Kingdom, Nottingham has earned admiration and consideration for the up level quality and exclusive…
Concerns had been growing with regards to the knock-on effects of this year’s start in undergraduate tuition fees to as much as £9, 000, with the…
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