The Benefits of Vertical Grouping in the Middle School Years
What is Vertical Learning? A group of mixed-aged pupils (taken from two or three years) taught together for the common good. It enables schools to offer a wider range of subjects, allow students to be grouped with like-minded peers and encourages a proactive approach to social interaction and emotional development. Benbridge Academy is committed to […]
Tips for Exam Success
Check out our basic tips to relieve the stress and pressure of exam revision; follow our guide to Healthy Study Habits to ensure that health and well-being does not suffer in the process. At Benbridge Academy, we often hear of the damage over-testing causes. Read more about how we manage assessment in a way that […]
Too Much Testing in Schools
There is too much testing in schools: We Need to Get the Balance Right so our Children’s Learning Experiences are Relevant and Mindful “At Benbridge Academy, we find ourselves dealing with the fallout of students for whom school has become a corridor of closed doors.” Why are some schools increasingly preoccupied with assessment? “Tests are […]
How can we support young people with EBSA?
The Benefits of Online Schooling for students struggling with Emotionally Based School Avoidance In a previous post The Emotional Benefits of Online Education, we explored the ways in which our online school enables students to gain confidence while learning in an environment free from the causes of social anxiety. This post is written as a […]
The Flipped Learning Model
The Flipped Learning Model: The Most Effective Method for Online Learning As a result of the most recent evidence-based online learning theories and our own observations, Benbridge Academy has adopted a three-part ‘flipped learning’ methodology. Step One: Flipped learning (Independent Learning Before Class) Before a class takes place, the teacher provides the student with independent […]