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Reading Corner Winter Warmers for teenagers
Dear Readers, I am thrilled that so many leading experts, schools and universities feature in this very diverse edition. We are honoured to include Dr. Sandie Okoro and also my old EMAG partner, Val Crolle, among many... We hope you enjoy reading this inspiring edition!
Email: chloeabbott@educationchoicesmagazine.com
Winnie the Pooh
Reading Corner
Winter Warmers for early teens
The Percy Jackson Series:
these books are action packed and would be great for anyone who likes Greek mythology.
Suitable for girls and boys aged 9+ years. Author: Rick Riordan
Toffee: heart-warming, touching book about a girl who runs away from her abusive father. The girl finds safety in an unlikely friendship.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 13+ years. Author: Sarah Crossan
Love, Secret Santa: this is a teen romance that can melt your heart like Christmas pudding.
Suitable for girls aged 10+ years. Author: S.A. Domingo
When the Sky Falls: an emotional rollercoaster about an angry, out of control boy who has been sent to the city during World War II.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 10+ years. Author: Phil Earle The Explorer: a plane crashes in the middle of the Amazon Rainforest with a group of children onboard. This follows their tale of fighting for survival. Can be slow at times, but worth sticking with it.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 9+ years. Author: Katherine Rundell
The Extremely Embarrassing Life
of Lottie Brooks: helps young girls navigate through the challenging chapter of secondary school.
Suitable for girls aged 9+ years. Author: Katie Kirby
Spylark: a boy uncovers a terrorist plot and must stop it before it is too late…
Suitable for boys and girls aged 10+ years. Author: Danny Rurlander
The Wolf Wilder: Feo and her mother take in wolves that have been treated badly. Their job is to set them into the wilderness to let them roam free, but a dangerous man has kidnapped Feo’s mother and is threatening to kill the wolves.
Suitable for boys and girls aged 11+ years. Author: Katherine Rundell
The Hunger Games: this sci-fi novel follows contestants from rural areas fighting to the death. The winner receives riches, food and electricity for its villages.
Suitable for Girls and boys aged 11+ years. Author: Susan Collins
By (Mini) Chloe Stewart
03 Reading Corner: Winter Warmers for teenagers
A young reader, Chloe, makes some useful book recommendations for the winter
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06 Inspiring Our Early Years For an Unknown Future
Tadpoles Nursery emphasises the art of play to ensure the next generation flourishes 07 Marmalade School nurseries are expanding!
Marmalade Duck nursery has opened near Holland Park 08 Pointe Black
An inspiring Black ballet company championing diversity 09 Learning is an Adventure
Falcons Prep introduces its exciting ethos for its new Reception class 10 Creating opportunity and nurturing talent in every individual
Edgeborough’s Rising Star awards 11 Global Be Well Day
Prince’s Garden Preparatory School dedicates a full day to wellbeing 12 Welcome to Sutton High where courage, truth and joy flourish
An independent school for girls in Sutton, Surrey
Education Corner Podcast
Falcons Prep’s Miss Oliva Buchanan 13 The Lost Generation? Let’s not write off a generation of learners
Nottingham Girls’ High School supports its pupils during Covid-19 pandemic
EDUCATION CORNER PODCAST
SPECIAL FEATURE:
14-21 Education Choices Podcast Interview with Dr. Sandie Okoro 22 Modelling a democratic culture
Putney High (GDST) embrace and welcome their student voice 23-24 Inspiring Minds
Latymer Upper have increased their bursary provision and celebrate the success of their Inspiring Minds campaign 25 THIS is Dyslexia
The definitive guide to the untapped power of dyslexic thinking and its vital role in our future 26 Supporting young people from the very beginning
Lancing College works hard to make new pupils feel at home 28 Ch-ch-changes!
Author, Karen McCombie, on the seismic shift from primary to secondary school 29 Mental Health Issues and Measures to Support Young People
Surbiton High continues to take big steps to strive towards supporting its students 30-31 Burgess Hill Girls’ 2022 BOLD Award
A fully funded place at Sixth Form available exclusively for state school students 32 Avoiding gender stereotypes and preconceptions
Wetherby Senior are educating their pupils to encourage empathy and resilience 34 What are the benefits of taking the IB?
The IB offers students at Box Hill many opportunities
35 Education, Assessment, and Classroom of the Future
Re-evaluating the GCSE curriculum and introducing a multi-modal approach 36-37 Reflections of an A Level student in the second year of COVID-19
How were students affected that took their exams this summer?
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38 ‘Should I stay or should I go now?’
Changing school for Sixth form: what are the benefits? 39 Empathy and understanding in our future career paths
Berkhamsted Sixth Formers are being prepared for their roles in the future 40 Preparing students for the future...
The outstanding Careers programme at Reed’s School truly sets them apart 42 A Modern Sixth Form for Tomorrow’s Leaders
Thinking about the future... Excitement on the Sunshine Coast! Eastbourne College’s important role in the town’s renaissance 43 Preparing for jobs in the future
New University of Exeter foundation programmes to widen participation in maths, engineering and physical sciences
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44-45 Thinking Globally
Latymer Upper are preparing students to study abroad 46 Adjusting to a New World
Merchant Taylors’ are rethinking their careers programme 47-48 Black History Month Celebrations at Swaffield School
Miss Val Crolle leads assemblies educating the children 48 Celebrating Black History Month at Alleyn’s School
The Minority Students Union have worked hard to explain its importance to fellow students 49 Black Bristol Scholarship Programme kicks off!
Forty students join £1m diversity initiative 50 The equal-access university
Arden University welcomes ethnic diversity 51 Supporting students on the autistic spectrum
University of Chester uses key funds allowing for smoother transitions Embracing Social Inclusion Wrexham Glyndwr University leads the way 52 How to cope with living away from home?
Top tips to help freshers settle at university 53 Mental illness: raising awareness and support
Anxiety UK’s research into growing mental health challenges for young people 54 Staying healthy and happy
Tips if you are struggling with overwhelming thoughts post-lockdown 55 Are You a Good Listener?
Being an active and constructive listener 56-57 COZYING UP
Top tips to address the long nights and stay warm with winter looming
SUSSEX SCHOOLS SPECIAL
58-60 Maintained School Options 61-64 Independent School Options 65 Research reveals value in Sussex property market
Savills reveals surge in interest in Sussex properties 66-69 Independent School Options
