Welcome to Reading for Change — a DLC blog series where we share the books that have shaped our thinking, challenged our assumptions, and deepened our conviction that education can and must be done differently.… Reading for Change: Teach Like Finland by Timothy D. Walker
When most people hear the word ADHD, they picture distraction. Inattention. A child who cannot sit still or focus. The very name — Attention Deficit — points the finger at what is missing. But what… ADHD: A Supercharged Brain in a World That Moves Too Slowly
In Scotland, 43% of children are now identified as having some form of Additional Learning Need. Nearly half of all children in a modern, developed education system are being flagged as requiring support beyond what… When Nearly Half of Children Have Additional Needs, it is Time to Question the System
Walk into most primary schools in the UK and you will find a remarkably consistent scene. Rows of desks oriented towards a board at the front. A teacher’s authority anchored at the centre. Children moving… Why Does School Look Like it Does? The Architecture of Learning and What it Tells Us
Imagine two children in the same class at school. Child A skips in happily in the morning, giggling with her friends. In class, she eagerly puts her hand up to answer the teacher’s questions. She… Two Children, One Classroom: Why One Size Never Fits All
There is a reason children learn their favourite song after hearing it twice, yet struggle to remember a spelling rule after twenty attempts. The content matters — but how learning happens matters just as much.… Why Play is the Brain’s Favourite Way to Learn
Sweden made headlines around the world when it began reversing course on classroom technology. After years of intense digitalisation, the country made a bold and deliberate decision — to bring back physical books, handwriting, and… What Sweden Figured Out: Why Pen and Paper Still Matter
Many parents have sensed something was off long before the studies arrived to confirm it. Children spending long hours on fast-paced screens are showing real changes in attention, mood, and the ability to learn. This… Brainrot: What Excessive Screen Time is Really Doing to Developing Minds
Expecting a six-year-old to remain seated for the better part of seven hours a day is not a neutral educational choice. It is a demand that runs directly counter to how young brains and bodies… Sitting Still: When the System is the Problem
Some of the brightest, most capable children are the ones most likely to be labelled as problems in school. High energy, relentless curiosity, a sharp sense of humour, and a willingness to question and challenge… When Struggle Is Actually Strength: Rethinking the “Troublemaker” Label
