EDITOR’S
Wow! Now I know there’s still hope for us all yet! It’s really not a downhill path from
childhood onwards. True, your brain grows the most as a child but neuroscience now
tells us that new brain cells can grow whatever age, as long as we are challenged,
interested, vary our experiences and get exercising . . .
I was extremely lucky to spend a day with Eric Jensen, the American pioneer of
“brain-based” learning, during a teacher-training day at Dulwich College Prep School.
LETTER...
He had teachers running, whooping and clapping to get us in the right frame of mind
to learn; putting us under a little time pressure and encouraging us to introduce
ourselves to new people to get us to experience the effect of rushes of chemicals on
the brain; and much more - exhausting but exhilarating!
His aim was to highlight the central role of the brain and how we treat it in assisting
kids with learning, attention, memory and ultimately an enriched childhood.
A fascinating insight into how the way we behave towards others, not just our children, affects their wellbeing and
consequently their motivation to achieve. And for me, the realisation that, while wanting to provide the best possible
start in life for our children, we shouldn’t forget our own needs. I hope this issue of Eds Up sets you on your way!
CONTENTS
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EDITORIAL
UPSHOT 8-10
Editor and Publisher:
DEBATE: GROWING BRAINS
EMPOWER ED 26
Hannah Watkins
Hannah Watkins discovers how we can all help our QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME
Editorial Board:
children’s brains grow
Prof Amanda Kirby
Zoe Sinclair, of Parents Matter, explains what flexible
Dr Dilly Murphy
working actually is
Jill Mitchell
Diana Watkins
Deirdre Renwick
FEATUR ED 12-14
Roger Beckett
FEATURE: SLEEP TIGHT
CLUED UP 27
DESIGN
Georgie Bateman discusses the importance of sleep A CHILD’S POINT OF VIEW: MY
for babies and toddlers
Concept: WORLD MY FUTURES MY CONCERNS
Tamsin Loxley and
This issue, Maria Hertz writes a letter to her ancestors
Gail Bryson at Bryson Loxley
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IN THE LOOP 16 - 19
Production Designers:
INFORM: MAD ABOUT MATHS
THE ROAD LESS
Kirsty Boswell How do we help children learn this fundamental
kirstyboswell@mac.com life skill?
TRAVELLED 28 - 30
Liz Hanson
Plus: Louise Jarvill explains Child Trust Funds
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ALTERNATIVE LIVES: MIDDLE
Website design:
EASTERN PROMISE
Lotte Pitcher
PHYS ED 20 - 22
A mother and father living in the Middle East discuss
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THE BODY AND BRAIN:
own perspective
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Plus: Dilys Morgan gets us talking about sex
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