by Bryden Commons | Oct 5, 2017 | Politics, Students
Following last week’s exploration of democracy, this week we will be exploring what democracy looks like in Britain. Westminster As we touched on last week, during general elections the population are able to vote for Members of Parliament to represent their interests...
by Bryden Commons | Oct 4, 2017 | Mental Health, Users
This week’s mental health series blog is going to explore a key element in looking after your mental health – talking! Whether you’re suffering with a long term mental illness, exam stress, or are having difficulties with people close to you, talking can be a great...
by Joanne Oguntimehin | Oct 3, 2017 | Special Educational Needs, Teachers, Tutors, Users
The fourth instalment of our Educational Jargon Series is here! We hope, so far, it has brought you much clarity and revelation. Now, let the Get My Grades GCSE Blog Team help you decipher these acronyms linked to educational needs; AEN, SEND and ECHP. If you’ve...
by Samantha Nichols | Sep 26, 2017 | Fun Facts, Students
What is Autumn? What is an Equinox? Why do the leaves change colour? These are just some of the questions the Get My Grades Blog Team will be answering in the blog on Autumn. Opposite Sides & Seasons Last Friday, the 22nd of September, was the Autumn Equinox in...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 25, 2017 | Social Skills, Students
If you google the word assertive, you will find the definition: ‘having or showing a confident and forceful personality’. Whilst assertiveness can sometimes come across as forceful, there are many ways to be more positively assertive, without seeming forceful. Why be...
by Bryden Commons | Sep 25, 2017 | Politics, Students
In this week’s British Values blog, we will answer the question: ‘What is democracy?’ Where does it come from? The word democracy comes from the Greek demos meaning ‘common people’, and kratos meaning ‘power’. This is reflected in the system, where the voice of every...
