Learning the Skills to Succeed in Life

Hello, welcome to my blog. My name is Darren and this blog will detail the ways in which various approaches to education and development can help you and the rest of your family to succeed in life. I was never very good in a formal education setting, but a great teacher put a lot of time and effort into making sure I did the best I could. When I entered the workforce, I was lucky to have a boss who sent me on training courses so I could continue to develop my career. I would like to share some advice with the rest of the world.

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Learning the Skills to Succeed in Life

Hello, welcome to my blog. My name is Darren and this blog will detail the ways in which various approaches to education and development can help you and the rest of your family to succeed in life. I was never very good in a formal education setting, but a great teacher put a lot of time and effort into making sure I did the best I could. When I entered the workforce, I was lucky to have a boss who sent me on training courses so I could continue to develop my career. I would like to share some advice with the rest of the world.

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Growing Up Great: The Educational And Developmental Benefits Of Child Care Centres

15 February 2023
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

As a parent, it can be difficult to decide whether to send your child to a child care centre or keep them at home. However, there are numerous educational and developmental benefits to enrolling your child in a child care centre. Here are some reasons why you should consider this option for your child:  Socialisation  Child care centres provide children with opportunities to socialise and interact with peers and adults outside of the family. Read More …

The Benefits of Swim Lessons for Your Kids

28 October 2021
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

Swimming is a very popular activity for children. This article explores some of the benefits of your children taking part in swim lessons. Improved water safety As your children become more confident at swimming, the chances are they'll also feel more confident around water in general. This can have a huge impact on their life, as they are less likely to be put into potentially dangerous situations if they know how to swim. Read More …

The Advantages of Choosing A Home-Based Childcare Centre for Your Kid

28 September 2018
 Categories: , Blog

Finding the right childcare centre for your little one can be an exhausting and daunting task. The many options available for your choosing requires you to consider several factors before you decide. For instance, you will want to think of the pricing, the location of the centre, the ratio of staff to kids, etc. These can get you the ideal childcare centre for your kid, but you first need to choose from the two main options available: centre-based and home-based childcare centres. Read More …

The advantages of single-sex schooling for girls

24 July 2017
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There is substantial research showing that single sex schooling has some benefits for girls in particular, who often pick up both implicit and subconscious biases in co-educational environments, and become reluctant to explore more traditionally masculine roles such as a leadership or academic excellence in maths and science. Here are some ways that all girls schools can offer an enhanced educational experience for girls.  Supportive learning environment Even in classrooms situations which the teacher perceive as equal, from a young age it has been shown that teachers tend to call on male students more and invite them to develop their thoughts to a higher level. Read More …

How to Prepare As You Welcome International Students into Your Home

28 June 2017
 Categories: Education & Development, Blog

If you are an empty nester and miss the vibrancy and general "life" that younger people bring to the household, you may be considering what to do. You may be interested in reintroducing some of this young vibrancy into your home environment by enrolling as a homestay host for students. This type of program is particularly attractive to international student visitors, and you are bound to get some interest. However, what do you need to bear in mind when welcoming such a student to your place? Read More …