Education

While the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been felt by everyone, students have been hit particularly hard. The switch to online learning, plus the impact on finances has left many feeling anxious about their future, as both their academic and career prospects are plunged into uncertainty.

The impact of the lockdown and public health crisis on students’ lives has been huge, with universities struggling to adapt to the change. The NatWest Student Living Index surveyed 2,806 students on spending and budgeting to socialising and mental health – revealing Exeter topped the table...

Game-based learning is the new educational trend in the digital and academic world. Most parents are apprehensive of this approach as they are carrying a vague idea about its benefits. Some online games that claim to teach the kids are not offering some safe platforms, but still, do not lose hope, as long as we have some reliable platforms and software, like Lido learning

Before you hand over a device or PC to your kid for game-based learning, there are a few things that you must consider. Otherwise, it will not be a safe activity for you and your family. Once your child is ready...

Before teaching the student about financial knowledge , the primary thing you have to ask yourself is, “what do they need to know?” There are several financial decisions that a regular secondary school age student is looking to make. Most of their choices are with respect to purchasing a vehicle for transportation, moving from home, and perhaps seeking after an advanced education alternative. Financial education for understudies, at that point, is best centered around these aspects. From living on a noodle diet to maintaining numerous sources of income while in school, students are...

Exeter School is delighted to introduce its new Head, Louise Simpson, who joins the school from St Paul’s School in São Paulo, Brazil, following the retirement of Bob Griffin after 17 years at the helm.

Educated at a state school in Suffolk, Louise studied Environmental Science at the University of Wales before starting her teaching career in 1992 teaching Biology at Gresham’s School then Ratcliffe College and King’s Rochester. In 2009, she was appointed Senior Deputy Head at Brighton College, working under both Sir Anthony Seldon and then Richard Cairns. In 2010 she was...