Blogs

School libraries change children’s lives and need generous funding

School libraries change children’s lives and need generous funding

DiogenesApril 14, 2021
Unlocking the benefits for children of play and outdoor learning

Unlocking the benefits for children of play and outdoor learning

DiogenesApril 12, 2021
The curriculum should reflect children’s interest in the environment and nature

The curriculum should reflect children’s interest in the environment and nature

DiogenesApril 8, 2021
Using COP26 to press the environmental education reset button

Using COP26 to press the environmental education reset button

DiogenesApril 6, 2021
School-led reforms to improve levels of engagement and interest

School-led reforms to improve levels of engagement and interest

DiogenesMarch 31, 2021
Involving the community can enhance and enrich children’s learning

Involving the community can enhance and enrich children’s learning

DiogenesMarch 24, 2021
Two young women taking a stand against public sexual harassment

Two young women taking a stand against public sexual harassment

Michael MacMarch 22, 2021
Bringing about cultural change needs new and radical thinking

Bringing about cultural change needs new and radical thinking

DiogenesMarch 19, 2021
Urgent letter to PM highlights the need for outdoor education

Urgent letter to PM highlights the need for outdoor education

DiogenesMarch 12, 2021
‘Active recovery’ needs to be much more than just a short-term fix

‘Active recovery’ needs to be much more than just a short-term fix

DiogenesMarch 8, 2021
Learning how to cut down on food waste promotes sustainable living

Learning how to cut down on food waste promotes sustainable living

DiogenesMarch 5, 2021
People want to see a closer, more connected society, says report

People want to see a closer, more connected society, says report

DiogenesMarch 3, 2021
An idea for post-Covid education catch-up points the way forward

An idea for post-Covid education catch-up points the way forward

DiogenesMarch 1, 2021
Effective learning needs a positive dynamic between teacher and pupils

Effective learning needs a positive dynamic between teacher and pupils

Michael MacFebruary 24, 2021
History is a great way to develop children’s sense of community

History is a great way to develop children’s sense of community

Michael MacFebruary 22, 2021
We need to transform our relationship with nature, says the UN

We need to transform our relationship with nature, says the UN

DiogenesFebruary 19, 2021
Academics put outdoor play at the heart of children’s recovery

Academics put outdoor play at the heart of children’s recovery

DiogenesFebruary 17, 2021
Brain-targeted teaching is a bold new approach in the classroom

Brain-targeted teaching is a bold new approach in the classroom

Michael MacFebruary 15, 2021
Showing children how we form strong bonds is vital for social vibrancy

Showing children how we form strong bonds is vital for social vibrancy

Michael MacFebruary 12, 2021
How were you taught when you were in primary school?

How were you taught when you were in primary school?

Michael MacFebruary 10, 2021
Millions feel the mental and physical benefits of regular exercise

Millions feel the mental and physical benefits of regular exercise

DiogenesFebruary 8, 2021
Focusing on communication skills is a matter of social justice

Focusing on communication skills is a matter of social justice

DiogenesFebruary 6, 2021
Birdwatching is a great way for children to learn more about nature

Birdwatching is a great way for children to learn more about nature

DiogenesFebruary 4, 2021
Landmark Treasury review calls for high-profile nature education

Landmark Treasury review calls for high-profile nature education

DiogenesFebruary 2, 2021
Change children’s school education and you change the world

Change children’s school education and you change the world

Michael MacJanuary 31, 2021
Act early on children’s mental health, says new report

Act early on children’s mental health, says new report

DiogenesJanuary 27, 2021
Award-winning school scheme shows life-based learning in practice

Award-winning school scheme shows life-based learning in practice

DiogenesJanuary 25, 2021
Our schools can help us to tackle the loneliness epidemic

Our schools can help us to tackle the loneliness epidemic

Michael MacJanuary 22, 2021
‘Build Back Better’ must include tackling children’s mental health

‘Build Back Better’ must include tackling children’s mental health

DiogenesJanuary 20, 2021
Let’s not squander young children’s natural love of reading

Let’s not squander young children’s natural love of reading

Michael MacJanuary 18, 2021
Sport England survey shows the benefits of childhood physical activity

Sport England survey shows the benefits of childhood physical activity

DiogenesJanuary 15, 2021
Let’s teach children why they are such quick learners

Let’s teach children why they are such quick learners

DiogenesJanuary 12, 2021
Any strategy for communities must look at what we teach children

Any strategy for communities must look at what we teach children

Michael MacJanuary 8, 2021
Bold thinking to tackle the blight of relationship breakdown

Bold thinking to tackle the blight of relationship breakdown

Michael MacJanuary 6, 2021
The UK Primary School National Curriculum needs an urgent reboot

The UK Primary School National Curriculum needs an urgent reboot

Michael MacJanuary 5, 2021
Harnessing the curriculum to fully nurture children’s ability to communicate

Harnessing the curriculum to fully nurture children’s ability to communicate

Michael MacJanuary 4, 2021
Let’s go for change as we move into the 21st year in the 21st century

Let’s go for change as we move into the 21st year in the 21st century

Michael MacDecember 30, 2020
What is our response to the damaging effects of social networking?

What is our response to the damaging effects of social networking?

Michael MacDecember 29, 2020
Taking an active interest in nature improves children’s mental health

Taking an active interest in nature improves children’s mental health

DiogenesDecember 27, 2020
It’s important for children to learn about non-verbal communication

It’s important for children to learn about non-verbal communication

Michael MacDecember 23, 2020
Fern Britton’s brilliant interview with Linford Christie

Fern Britton’s brilliant interview with Linford Christie

Michael MacDecember 21, 2020
History in schools can heal divisions and create a more tolerant society

History in schools can heal divisions and create a more tolerant society

DiogenesDecember 19, 2020
Why should KS1&2 music be taught with a communication focus?

Why should KS1&2 music be taught with a communication focus?

Michael MacDecember 11, 2020
Mental health charity: “Rising calls to helpline show need for support”

Mental health charity: “Rising calls to helpline show need for support”

DiogenesDecember 8, 2020
Pressure on teachers to do more than teach the current curriculum

Pressure on teachers to do more than teach the current curriculum

Michael MacDecember 2, 2020
Why should KS1&2 geography be taught with a community focus?

Why should KS1&2 geography be taught with a community focus?

Michael MacNovember 30, 2020
Coral reef threat to 25 percent of all marine creatures

Coral reef threat to 25 percent of all marine creatures

Michael MacNovember 29, 2020
Make it, use it, throw it: A throwaway mentality is destroying the planet

Make it, use it, throw it: A throwaway mentality is destroying the planet

Michael MacNovember 24, 2020
What is to be done with super-trawlers?

What is to be done with super-trawlers?

Michael MacNovember 21, 2020
Children Delighted with ‘Standing Ovation’

Children Delighted with ‘Standing Ovation’

Michael MacNovember 19, 2020
Tilting at windmills

Tilting at windmills

Michael MacNovember 15, 2020
“Explosion” of anxiety levels in young people, says report

“Explosion” of anxiety levels in young people, says report

DiogenesOctober 30, 2020
Covid-19 and child trauma: What role should schools be playing?

Covid-19 and child trauma: What role should schools be playing?

Michael MacSeptember 15, 2020
Life-based learning on the environment ahead of the times?

Life-based learning on the environment ahead of the times?

Michael MacSeptember 14, 2020
Collapse in wildlife populations caused by human activity

Collapse in wildlife populations caused by human activity

DiogenesSeptember 11, 2020
Greenland and Antarctica melting match ‘worse-case scenario’ predictions

Greenland and Antarctica melting match ‘worse-case scenario’ predictions

Michael MacSeptember 10, 2020
Target to cut childhood obesity in half will be missed

Target to cut childhood obesity in half will be missed

DiogenesSeptember 9, 2020
We need difference and diversity as fundamental aims of the curriculum

We need difference and diversity as fundamental aims of the curriculum

DiogenesAugust 27, 2020
Weather bring 1,000 tons of microplastics to US protected lands every year

Weather bring 1,000 tons of microplastics to US protected lands every year

Michael MacAugust 18, 2020
The obesity link to serious Covid illness is a warning we need to heed

The obesity link to serious Covid illness is a warning we need to heed

Michael MacJuly 27, 2020
Hopes and dreams: Breaking away from old ways of thinking

Hopes and dreams: Breaking away from old ways of thinking

Michael MacJuly 23, 2020
The Benefits of Plants

The Benefits of Plants

DiogenesMay 18, 2020
Public Support for a Focus on Health and Wellbeing

Public Support for a Focus on Health and Wellbeing

DiogenesMay 17, 2020
Benefits of Outdoor Learning

Benefits of Outdoor Learning

DiogenesMay 14, 2020
Wellbeing Award for Schools

Wellbeing Award for Schools

DiogenesFebruary 26, 2020
Teaching about the climate emergency

Teaching about the climate emergency

DiogenesFebruary 13, 2020
Children’s Mental Health Week

Children’s Mental Health Week

DiogenesFebruary 7, 2020
Five tips for creating a healthy school

Five tips for creating a healthy school

DiogenesFebruary 4, 2020
Sustainability needs to be at the heart of the primary curriculum

Sustainability needs to be at the heart of the primary curriculum

DiogenesJanuary 31, 2020
Yes, we need to be nurturing children’s sense of curiosity

Yes, we need to be nurturing children’s sense of curiosity

DiogenesJanuary 30, 2020
Connecting with the natural world

Connecting with the natural world

DiogenesNovember 13, 2019
The state of nature in Britain

The state of nature in Britain

Michael MacOctober 6, 2019
MAC in a nutshell

MAC in a nutshell

Michael MacOctober 2, 2019
Trees of Europe

Trees of Europe

Michael MacSeptember 28, 2019
Youth summit on climate change

Youth summit on climate change

Michael MacSeptember 22, 2019
Children’s happiness under threat?

Children’s happiness under threat?

DiogenesAugust 29, 2019
Mindfulness

Mindfulness

DiogenesJune 17, 2019
Life Spark

Life Spark

Michael MacJune 16, 2019
The Journey Begins

The Journey Begins

Michael MacApril 29, 2019