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#OECD report : are we asking the wrong question

Posted on December 3, 2013 by olivehickmott

OK we have a gloomy picture, from the #PISA report, of our ability to teach good #literacy, #numeracy and #science to 15 year olds this time.  Lets learn from this and look at why we haven’t progressed in the last … Continue reading →

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The Theraputic power of Music

Posted on May 10, 2013 by olivehickmott

Music releases Autistic children from their chains. See Telegraph Article. At the On-line Dementia Conference one of the speakers is talking about astounding results with music and Dementia. Whats the connection? Leave your ideas below

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Connection between Dementia and anxiety medication

Posted on October 3, 2012 by olivehickmott

This week several paper covered the story of a link between anxiety medication and Dementia.  According to a Harvard study people could be 50% more at risk of developing Dementia. Here are a couple of the articles;  NHS choices, the … Continue reading →

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One of the reasons for London riots now blamed on poor literacy

Posted on March 28, 2012 by olivehickmott

  In the latest report many reasons have been given including  this one reported by the Telegraph, “Among its recommendations are that schools should be penalised if pupils leave without being able to read or write and that prison leavers … Continue reading →

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