“What Did You Do at School Today?” – The Neuroscience of Motivation and Behaviour of Teens
I remember so well those days when my children used to arrive home from school and I’d ask, “so, what did you do at school…
Neil Wolstenholme, Kloodle Chairman
Why Hasn’t the NEET Rate Budged? The Answer Lies in Early Intervention
The World of NEETs I have just finished reading the Youth Employment 2024 Outlook report which shines a light onto the darkness of the world…
The Road to Redemption: How Rehabilitation and Employment Unlock Potential in Ex-Offenders
In this article, Neil explores how innovative solutions can aid in rehabilitating ex-offenders by developing their skills and character, helping them reintegrate into society and…
Reading and Righting: Will the Reading Research Result in Righting Assessments?
Neil’s article emphasises the urgent need for educational reform to address AI’s impact on academic integrity, ensuring fair assessments and preparing students for AI-integrated workplaces.…
Greater Manchester or Greater Controversy? Bolton University’s Battle for Rebranding
In this article Neil discusses why Bolton University, facing opposition from local rivals, seeks to rebrand as the “University of Greater Manchester” to improve recognition,…
The Career Passport: Will Everyone Want to Be Like Gary Neville?
In this article, Neil Wolstenholme explores Gary Neville’s(@GNev2) transition from footballer to education influencer, the role his character and skill had to play and how…
Unlocking Success in Life: The Crucial Role of Early Life Skills’ Development in Young People
In this article, Neil delves into the benefits of learning life skills from an early age, supported by the skills’ development platform, Kloodle. He explores…
Scaffolding Character: The ‘Finnishing’ Touch To Unleash Hidden Potential
In this article, Neil delves into Adam Grant’s ‘Hidden Potential’, exploring its insights on character education and skill development. Grant challenges the societal emphasis on…
Mark My Words: How AI In Education Will Overcome Fears and Transform Learning
In this article, we delve into the transformative potential of AI-power in education, the impact on exams being one aspect, and explore the implications for…
Can Teaching Creativity Through Collaboratives Close the Gap for Tomorrow’s Innovators?
This is the last in the series of four articles on creativity in education in which we shall look at initiatives to introduce creativity into…