Amber Allott

London

Environment and Sustainability Specialist at NationalWorld

Kiwi journo in the UK and environment specialist @NationalWorld. All opinions shared are my own 💚 Got a story you think I should cover? Send me a message!

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Articles

7 signs of exam stress parents need to look out for

1 week ago | thestar.co.uk | Amber Allott

Exam stress can manifest in many ways, from just unhelpful to outright dangerous đ The 2024/25 summer exam season is now underway, and will run until late June Itâs all-too-easy for teens to become stressed, anxious or overwhelmed during exams and revision A psychologist says parents can learn to identify the signs that the pressure is getting to be too much Creating a supportive environment at home is also important, as is seeking help if things get out of control Secondary school exams...
Burnley's 5 state secondary schools ranked by attendance - and why it matters

1 week ago | burnleyexpress.net | Amber Allott

Attendance can have a big impact come exam season ✍The secondary school GCSE and A Level exam season is now in full swingA recent report found attendance could have a big impact on the grades pupils getBut official figures show 1 in 5 pupils are ‘persistently absent’ from classAbsence rates vary across Burnley’s local secondary schoolsIt likely comes as no surprise to parents that regular attendance is vital for young people to make the most of their education.
Manchester's 11 top secondary schools for attendance - and why it matters for exams

1 week ago | manchesterworld.uk | Amber Allott

These schools boast some of the city's lowest absence rates đ«Some of Manchester cityâs highest-achieving schools also have some of the highest rates of pupils showing up for class. This yearâs GCSE exam season in currently in full swing. But just how well secondary school students do on these exams may, in part, come down to their attendance over the past school year.
When the 2025 school summer holidays will start and end this year

1 week ago | nationalworld.com | Amber Allott

Classrooms will be empty and children will be enjoying some summer fun before they know it ☀ We’re now in the last term of the current school year Once it ends, children will get around six weeks of holidays before returning for the new school year Exact term dates can differ by council area or even individual school But these a re usually pretty consistent in most parts of the country The final term of the 2024/25 school year is flying by - and children across the country will be having a...
The university degrees most likely to land you a 'C-Suite' job

2 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Amber Allott

Many lines of study can pave the way to the C-Suite ūüíľ A new report has analysed the most common degrees held by executives at top UK companies Chief executives hold an eclectic mix, but tend to favour economics As might be expected, CFOs and CTOs favour business or tech-oriented degrees But the study notes a growing acceptance of more diverse studies in top people or brand-focused jobs Studying psychology, history, or software engineering could help land this year‚Äôs secondary school...
What you need to know - as Ofsted faces legal action over proposed inspection changes

3 weeks ago | yorkshirepost.co.uk | Amber Allott

School leaders fear the changes would raise the stakes and increase the pressure of inspections đ Ofsted recently held a public consultation on proposed changes to how it inspects schools These include evaluating schools on more criteria using a colour-coded grading scale, and publishing their findings in a âreport cardâ But one teaching union says it has now launched legal action against the possible changes It says they would make inspections worse rather than better for school staff...
77% of teens say they're using AI for homework - why teachers are concerned

3 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Amber Allott

One in five pupils describe themselves as ‘regular users’ of AI tools 📱 A new survey of over a thousand teens has found three quarters have used AI to help with homework Many teachers worry students are becoming too reliant - or fear it could harm literacy or critical thinking skills The Department for Education believes AI tools could be helpful to teachers While generally positive about its potential, some teens have concerns about AI too Teachers are concerned some of their pupils might be...
Hampshire's 12 best secondary schools for attendance

3 weeks ago | portsmouth.co.uk | Amber Allott

Absence rates have close ties to pupil performance - GCSEs included ✍For many pupils, reaching their full academic potential means that they need to make the most of their time in school - and going to class as often as possible is a good place to start. The Government’s full attendance figures for the most recent 2023/24 school year have now been released, which point to a lingering issue.
When is SQA results day - and how to find out this year's grade boundaries

3 weeks ago | glasgowworld.com | Amber Allott

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowAs exams near their end, students begin the months-long wait for results ✍Scotland’s secondary school exam season runs from late April to early June this yearAs usual, results will not be released until AugustThere are a total of four passing grades students can receive in their Nationals or HighersThese can be further broken down into bandsScotland’s secondary school exam season is now well underway.
Bedfordshire's 12 top secondary schools for attendance

1 month ago | lutontoday.co.uk | Amber Allott

When it comes to keeping absences low, these Bedfordshire schools came out on topđIt likely comes as no shock to parents that children typically need to regularly attend school, in order to not only ace important exams - but also make the most of their education. But a recent Department for Education report has highlighted just how attendance matters to attainment - with the start of this yearâs summer exam season now just days away.