We talk to two superstars of the rowing world in this lively and motivating discussion. Both James Ball and Caoimhe Dempsey managed to secure wins at the Oxford-Cambridge boat race and here they reflect on their learning, their resilience and what it takes to become who you dream of being in sport.
2022 was an incredible year for women in sport. We were so in awe of the talent, skill, determination and resilience on display that we’ve brought together 50 fabulous sporting role models to inspire you and your children. It features athletes from around the world and from many different sports, each with a unique and interesting story.
Rugby correspondent Gavin Mairs interviews trailblazing player and ex-headteacher, Floyd Steadman OBE. Floyd will talk about his astonishing story, from being a child of the Windrush generation, to playing for and captaining Saracens rugby club – one of only 14 players to be inducted into their Hall of Fame. He also pursued a fantastic career in education and has been the Headteacher of three independent prep schools in his time.
Phil Garner, the founder of USA Study, provides an exciting insight what student life is like in the US, how universities select students and how they provide a very holistic education. He also gives top tips for financial support.
In this interview, Dr Weston chats with Ella Podmore about her role as senior materials engineer at McLaren Automotive. Ella answers questions from children and young people, talking inspiringly about setting goals and how to work towards achieving them. Passionate about inspiring other girls into STEM industries, Ella also highlights some campaigns and organisations working in this field.
In this short webinar, English teacher and examiner, Patrick Cragg talks students through three key motifs from core GCSE text, Macbeth. He explores the themes of blood, night and time, helping young people to increase and consolidate their knowledge of the play as a whole and nudging them to write about Shakespeare’s technique in a more sophisticated way.
In this short webinar, English teacher and examiner Patrick Cragg talks GCSE students through what makes an excellent introduction when writing an essay or answering an exam question. Whilst his advice focuses on the Shakespeare paper, it’s equally applicable to other subject areas.
This webinar, with English teacher and GCSE examiner Patrick Cragg, explains what GCSE students are expected to write in the Shakespeare section of their exam and provides parents with some effective strategies for supporting young people during the revision period.
Anyone interested in sport, lacrosse or general brilliance should take a peek at this webinar featuring Laura Merrifield, England Women’s Lacrosse Captain. Watch Laura reflect on her career highlights and provide advice for young athletes who want to enjoy and learn more about Lacrosse. This is a great interview to watch with any sporty children and teens.
In this interview, Dr Weston chats to England and Saracens rugby player, Sonia Green, otherwise known as Sonic. They discuss how to encourage sporting participation, how to balance academic pressures with sporting aspirations and the best way to deal with inevitable injuries. A must listen for all parents of young athletes and their children.
