Struggle with multi-step math problems? Learn the "Anchor Technique" used at The Alternative Learning Hub to bypass memory overload and improve your IGCSE Maths scores. The Hidden Barrier to IGCSE Success Many students believe that being "bad at maths" is a lack of logic. In reality, for the IGCSE curriculum, the barrier is often Working Memory . The RAM Analogy:  Working Memory is like your brain's "RAM"—a temporary workspace where you hold information while processing it. I

Why day trips can feel overwhelming (and why that’s not “bad behaviour”) Trips into London can be exciting, but they can also be a lot. Big stations, crowds, unfamiliar rules, loud announcements, bright lights, and the unpredictability of travel can push anxious and neurodivergent learners into survival mode. For autistic learners (and many ADHD, dyslexic, and sensory-sensitive young people), it’s often the uncertainty  that hurts most. Not knowing what comes next can make ev

The education system is standing at a crossroads. With artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly transforming the workplace and society, the question is no longer if education should adapt, but how quickly and effectively it can. The future of education is shaping up to be more personalised, skills-focused, and tech-integrated than ever before. *What Will Education Look Like?* In the coming years, we can expect learning to become significantly more flexible and tailored to individ

Understanding the “Blocks” and How We Can Help At The Alternative Learning Hub, one of the most common patterns I see is that...

Many of you will have heard about the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill currently being discussed in Parliament. I know this is a...