As we draw towards the end of 2016 and I reflect back on the research work that we have been doing, one thread runs throughout the whole 12 months.

How can we help students towards academic success and progress at school? I have asked myself this question both as a parent and as a science teacher and I am sure I am not alone in searching for an answer.

What are you planning to do in your half term holiday? Does your teenage son or daughter want to spend time with you, doing activities or do they want to spend all day in their bedroom, playing online computer games with their friends?

Welcome to my first blog post as a Teacher Researcher at Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre.

I am pleased to invite you to participate in a project that aims to involve parents and guardians of Homewood Students in the development of our e-learning programme.