Education For All
My part-time supermarket delivery job has taught me a few things about social mobility and, at GBA, we are committed to our belief that EVERY child has the right to reach their academic potential.
Don’t be a “helicopter parent”- rewild your kids instead
We are being encouraged to put down the pruning shears, re-wild our gardens and let nature do its thing. Could this work when it comes to educating our children too?
Secondary Teachers Talk
Now school is out, we took the opportunity to ask a few of our secondary teachers, in the key subjects of maths, science and modern languages a few questions. All three still work in school, so who better to help in these unusual times!
Term Dates
Please make a note of our term dates for academic year 2026/27
Golden Brain Academy Join the Tutors’ Association
The Golden Brain Academy proudly announce their corporate membership with the Tutors’ Association (TTA).
To Write or Not to Write?
Many children (and adults) fail to see the purpose of writing unless there is a reason for it. So how can we encourage even the most reluctant of writers?
Teach-nology
Rather than battle with our children over technology we look at how it can improve the standards of education and the way children learn.
Are You Sure They Are Related?
One conundrum so many of us parents are facing is the difference in progression between siblings. Why is it that one will do their homework and the other won't?
What does the term Zero as a Placeholder mean?
“Mum, did you know that MATHS stands for Mental Abuse To Humans?” How can we help our children with their maths homework when the learning techniques are different from what we learned?
Window to the World
The benefits of learning a language are undeniable. So how can we encourage our children to start learning a new language? It doesn't just have to start in school.
