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

The best primary schools in England for attendance

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

Good attendance can make a big difference to children down the line ðŸ§’Primary schools teach children many of the core skills they will need throughout the rest of their educational journey. But when it comes to mastering them, absences can add up - whether they stem from illnesses, unauthorised term-time holidays, or any other reason.
The best primary schools in England for attendance

3 weeks ago | derbyworld.co.uk | Amber Allott
The North East's 5 universities ranked as end of exams nears - including top subjects

3 weeks ago | sunderlandecho.com | Amber Allott

University is now a not-so-distant prospect for this yearâ€™s school leavers đźŹ«This yearâ€™s A Level exam exam season is nearly overCome results day, many students will have a better idea of which university theyâ€™ll be attending in SeptemberFor North East school leavers wanting to stay close to home, there are five major universities on offerEach one excels in different areas of teachingThere are now just weeks to go until the A Level exam season comes to an end.
Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' UK schoolchildren

3 weeks ago | scotsman.com | Amber Allott

Campaigners have accused the educational game of targeting children with ‘propaganda’ 💻 EnergyTown is an online city builder game aimed at helping UK schools teach pupils about the energy system It is funded by energy giant Equinor, and hosts yearly school competitions Materials associated with the game describe renewable energy sources as “less reliable” Climate campaigners accuse it of targeting children with fossil fuel propaganda But Equinor says the game demonstrates how the green energy...
Warning over classroom game accused of 'brainwashing' UK schoolchildren

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

Campaigners have accused the educational game of targeting children with ‘propaganda’ 💻 EnergyTown is an online city builder game aimed at helping UK schools teach pupils about the energy system It is funded by energy giant Equinor, and hosts yearly school competitions Materials associated with the game describe renewable energy sources as “less reliable” Climate campaigners accuse it of targeting children with fossil fuel propaganda But Equinor says the game demonstrates how the green energy...
Many parents and teachers fear exams 'outdated'

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

Other popular ways of testing children’s skills could be more practical and nuanced ✍ A new survey shows that parents and teachers still believe in exams, but they have some big concerns Some of these are driven by our rapidly-changing technology Large groups of both parents and teachers say exams rely too much on memorisation Popular alternatives with educators include methods already used by healthcare and art students Exams are a mainstay of most young peoples’ educational journey, but a...
7 signs of exam stress parents need to look out for

1 month 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 month 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 month 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 month 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...