covid — Thought Pieces — The New School

Back to school debate

It’s understandable that parents and teachers are reticent about going back to school. Other countries have done it differently and are no worse off. There is lot of independent science that we don’t hear about, that paints a different picture.

Thought piecesHannah MulvanyMay 26, 2020covid, covid19, coronavirus, kids mental health, uk school, uk schools, uk education, uk education reform, education, education reform, new school, London schools, London school Comment

Don't turn your home into school...the Lego professor of play on lockdown learning

n a recent Guardian report, Paul Ramchandani, Lego professor of play at the University of Cambridge, explains how coronavirus school closures are a chance to follow your child’s lead rather than formal study. Here at The New School UK, we couldn’t agree more.

Thought piecesHannah MulvanyApril 28, 2020covid, covid19, sel, teaching, uk, uk school, uk teachers, uk primary schools, homeschool, homeschooling, teacher, teachers Comment

COVID-19 - an amazing opportunity for education?

Why is this so difficult for young people and teachers coming from school to home? Learning is a natural instinct, so is connection.