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They Got In. Now What?

They Got In. Now What?

This week's reflections 11 plus results came out this month. In grammar school areas, some Year 6 children are celebrating...

October 17, 2026
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On Autopilot? That’s OK

On Autopilot? That’s OK

This week's reflections The clocks go back on Sunday 25th October. Half term is nearly here and most of the...

October 11, 2026
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Why Do You Really Want to Be a Doctor? Medicine Applications Close on 15 October

Why Do You Really Want to Be a Doctor? Medicine Applications Close on 15 October

This week's reflections UCAS applications for medicine close at 6pm on Thursday 15th October. If you’re applying, or if your...

October 3, 2026
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What TikTok Doesn’t Show You About the PPP Method for A-Level Revision

What TikTok Doesn’t Show You About the PPP Method for A-Level Revision

This week's reflections There is a trend on TikTok at the moment called the PPP method. Students who got an...

September 27, 2026
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Would You Say That to a Friend? How Solomon’s Paradox Affects Students

Would You Say That to a Friend? How Solomon’s Paradox Affects Students

This week's reflections Have you ever noticed how many people give great advice and then do the opposite themselves?There are...

September 20, 2026
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They Are Not Cleverer Than You. They Just Turn Up.

They Are Not Cleverer Than You. They Just Turn Up.

This week's reflections I finished my classroom career at a grammar school and people make assumptions about what that is...

September 13, 2026
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