Blogs
Independent schools and VAT – and us
There has been an interesting development from the proposed 20% VAT imposition on independent schools. We are getting interest from parents who had originally chosen an independent school given the problems in state schools. They can see that if they have to take their child out of such a school due to cost, there is a possibly superior option...
Could Self managed Learning Be What Your Child Needs?
In her blog post, Hayley from Sparkles and Stretchmarks delves into the world of education, focusing on self-managed learning. Titled "Could Self Managed Learning Be What Your Child Needs?", her article explores her shift in perspective after homeschooling her three children for over six years. Hayley's view on education has evolved significantly. She used to prioritise academic success measured by...
SML College Newsletter October 2023
Update by Dr Ian Cunningham Appointments Luke Scott Martin was appointed as the full time Premises Supervisor at the end of July and has already been working hard over the summer on premises improvements and repairs. Jessie Beagley started as Learning Support Officer at the end of August to provide much needed full time support for students. The College premises Over the summer there have been...
The Future of Education & The Role of AI: The SML College President's Lecture by Rose Luckin
Watch this fascinating talk from Rose Luckin, a superstar in the AI world and SML College's President. We're honoured to have Rose Luckin as our President. Every year she gives a lecture at the college and this year the focus was on AI in education. During the talk, she explored... What can AI offer education? Is it really part of the...
Visit to SML College Brighton - Esther Russo
Visit to SML College Brighton FEBRUARY 25, 2020~ TUMWACO As a teacher of formative cycles, during the last years my interest in new approaches to learning processes has grown, especially considering the contexts of my classrooms: lack of motivation, problems with time and goal management, stress, abandonment of studies, lack of social skills ... I observe all this in my students, who...
Achieving - what’s it really about
Saturday, 16 November 2019. There were two articles in newspapers about one of the world’s top cricketers, Ben Stokes. One was in the Times newspaper. The other was in the Guardian. It’s interesting that each focused on different aspects of what makes him successful. I’ll take each article in turn. Intelligence matters Michael Atherton...
Young people - take charge of your own learning
Coco Kirkland joined Self Managed Learning (SML) College aged 13. She had been constantly in trouble in her mainstream school, because the teachers accused her of just doodling all the time. She was also diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. Having been labelled naughty, just because she sees herself as a visual learner, she decided she didn’t want to stay...
Transformation into happy students
As a learning adviser at SML college I have been amazed by some of the personal transformations that have taken place in students since joining. One particular student anxious, low in confidence and motivation has in the space of 8 eight weeks, started their own project, developed a group of friends and...