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How to nurture independent learners

Independent learning is studying where students take charge of their learning without depending on the teacher, or, when at home, their parents. They learn to take the initiative in their education; the transition from traditional to independent learning is a bit challenging. However, students can reap its full benefits with the proper guidance.

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Boosting Children’s Learning with Oaka

It’s fair to say that the last two years have been very different to anything we had previously experienced. COVID-19 changed life for everyone all over the world, and many of these changes happened quite suddenly. One day schools and after schools clubs were open, and the next day they weren’t. Read on to find out how Oaka packs are trying to help.

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Pros and Cons of a Gap Year

After spending 12 or so years in full-time education, no one would blame you for wanting to take a break between taking your A-levels and starting a degree. Is taking some time out from education a good idea though? Let’s have a look at the pros and cons of a gap year. 

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Raising Extraordinary Young People

As a parent I feel a huge responsibility to raise extraordinary young people who will make a positive contribution to society and live happy and fulfilled lives. Part of that responsibility involves trying to give them the support they need, when they need it.

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Is crocheting a better hobby than knitting?

This is one of the questions many beginners ask who are keen to learn a yarn craft. Unfortunately, there is no simple yes or no, nor an easy answer either. Both knitting and crocheting are needlecrafts that can be learnt in a few minutes, and both work with the same yarn. Once you master the basic stitches and have gained a bit of insight, you can get awesome rewards in both skills.

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