The Key Differences Between Holistic and Traditional Learning
Unsure about whether holistic education or the traditional approach is right for your child? This guide outlines the key differences between the two and how holistic education measures up when it comes to developing your child’s academic ability early. The key difference is that holistic education nurtures the whole child. In a holistic learning environment […]
How To Nurture Young Learners With One-To-One Holistic Education
Academic ability is important for building careers and financial success. But what about developing imagination and empathy, and learning how to express emotions and take care of ourselves? These are crucial parts of being a happy, healthy human being. In recent years there has been an increased focus on children’s overall wellbeing. Holistic education teachers […]
Holistic, Inclusive Alternative To Mainstream Education In Edinburgh
There are wonderful alternatives to mainstream education — like our unique learning space in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded by teacher Lydia Scaltsas, LS Tuition provides a holistic, welcoming, and inclusive approach to your child’s education. We believe in an education that nurtures the ‘whole child’. That means looking beyond academics and developing a child’s sense of […]
What is the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum in Scotland?
Key Stage 2 is the National Curriculum followed by public and state schools here in Scotland. It applies to children aged 7-12 and in Primary 4 to Primary 7. It covers a range of core subjects that are expected to be covered in the curriculum in order to prepare children for their transition into secondary […]
What is involved in the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum?
Key Stage 1 is the National Curriculum for education here in Scotland that covers primary school children aged 5 – 7 or from Primary 1 to Primary 3. These include a wide range of subjects that should be taught to students within their early primary school years and national tests that should be completed at […]
What is holistic development and why is it the best approach for educating our children.
At Lydia’s Tuition, we are proud to use holistic teaching methods with our students in order to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment that children want to be a part of. Our focus is on developing the whole child through creating and sustaining meaningful relationships, instilling a love for learning and supporting the growth […]