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Fixed vs Growth Mindset: How to build resilience
By Biglife AdminRead more“They say health is our greatest wealth. It’s important then that we make sure our young adults have every opportunity to take charge of their wellbeing.” Resilience is very much a buzz word these days but it is a soft skill that is required by most employers and a…
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Case Study: Greatfields School – effectively refining the civics curriculum
By Biglife AdminRead moreGreatfields free school in Barking explains how it is refining its civics curriculum to deliver a broad, balanced and engaging range of topics, including essential life skills. Greatfields School, which lies within the heart of the Gascoigne community in Barking, East London, is a new free school currently with…
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Case Study: Epsom College – the importance of blending life with academic skills
By Biglife AdminRead moreHow broad should schools’ curriculum be? Most schools’ goal of raising education standards is limited to students’ academic grades. However, when we consider the personality and ‘life skills’ that employers look for, shouldn’t schools also be developing the whole character of their students? Helen Keevil, assistant headteacher, in charge…
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Why we should teach young people life skills: how they build confidence
By Biglife AdminRead moreIn today’s fast-paced world and constantly changing environment learning life skills at school is becoming increasingly important. The pressure on young people to meet the challenges thrown at them by the digital world and the changing face of the workplace is immense and we believe that it is our duty…
