Articles by

Joseph McCrossan

Joseph is a teacher and writer originally from Ireland, but now based in Spain. He has given classes to students from all over the world and has also worked as a rickshaw driver, bicycle mechanic, journalist, videographer, and producer. Joseph is on a never-ending quest to find out more about the world and believes the reason we learn is to pass our experience on to the next generation. He loves travel, animals, and has a love/hate relationship with technology.

Great Moments in Parenting: How to Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike

February 24, 2022
In LEARNING OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
10 min read

It’s much easier than you think to teach your child to ride a bike! Click here to check out our no fuss guide to training your little cyclist.

The Best Free Homeschooling Resources UK Parents Need to Start Using Today

February 21, 2022
In LEARNING TRENDS
9 min read

Click here for GoStudent’s guide to all the best free homeschooling resources UK parents need to start using today!

Is Irish Teaching in Schools Really Getting Better?

February 14, 2022
In Irish
9 min read

What does everyone really think about Irish teaching in schools these days? Click here and find out!

How Does Culture Influence Children?

February 4, 2022
In BEHAVIOUR
10 min read

Culture is a term you hear thrown around a lot. But what is it and how does it influence kids? Click here to find out.

Tudor Kings and Queens Cheat Sheet: Who, What, When and Why?!

January 28, 2022
In HISTORY
15 min read

The Tudor Kings And Queens Of England are bonkers, bloody and brainy, and never boring. Click here to read our Tudor cheat sheet!

The Mysteries of School in Scotland Revealed

January 22, 2022
In EXAMS
11 min read

School in Scotland can seem complex and confusing but don’t worry! Click here for our handy GoStudent guide to help you understand it.

11+ CSSE Exam: How to get top marks

January 14, 2022
In EXAMS
12 min read

The CSSE 11+ exam is your child’s key to getting into the best grammar schools in Essex. Click here to find out how it works.

GoStudent's Handy Guide to the Northern Ireland Transfer Test System

January 11, 2022
In EXAMS
10 min read

Nearly all grammar schools in Northern Ireland require primary school children to sit special entrance exams, called transfer tests. Read all about them right here.

What are the Mathematical Secrets of BIDMAS and BODMAS?

January 6, 2022
In MATHS
6 min read

BIDMAS is a useful acronym that helps kids remember what order to follow when carrying out complex maths calculations. Understand what it's about right here!

The Great Santa Debate: When to Tell Your Kids the Truth?

December 7, 2021
In TRENDING
6 min read

Believing in Santa is great fun while your kids are small, but one year will be the last. Click here to find out when is the best time to break the news.