Home schooling comes as a controversial topic to some. Given that education is an important stage in a child’s life and nearly enough decides where they’ll go in life, many trust that a traditional school life is the way as they have qualified teachers and an environment specifically designed for learning. However, home schooling comes […]
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100 words – Piper Alpha
Piper Alpha. I remember this night in 1988, unusually warm and the eve of my graduation. In Aberdeen a jacketless evening feels like a holiday. But then, outside the restaurant there was a weight, a prickle-neck darkness that didn’t vanish under streetlights. “There’s something wrong here,” I said. “Don’t be daft,” they dismissed. But there […]
Indyref again
For me, it isn’t about whether Scotland is better off independent. The haze on a blue-grey day where mountains meet water will still catch my heart. Heather will still be purple in late summer, and men will still pretend to know more than they do about whisky. And that’s just fine. What fills me with […]
What Makes a Good Nursery School Curriculum?
You may be researching different nursery schools in your area, are keen for your child to head to a nursery that teaches in a particular style, or you’re looking for unique features like a Forest School. All of these factors are great for a high quality nursery school that has its students at the heart. […]
