Amanda Ferguson, Author at Quest for Learning

When spreadsheets aren’t enough: data handling in a small charity

by Amanda Ferguson | Dec 11, 2023 | Charity systems

Our charity was using spreadsheets to organize data and making mistakes in the process. Sound familiar? Handling sensitive, personal data of school children is part of the daily life for Quest for Learning. In 2020, becoming a Tuition Partner for the Government’s...

The Power of Charity Days

by Amanda Ferguson | Nov 6, 2023 | Trustees

You know what’s amazing that is on offer at most organisations? Charity days. They’re these incredible moments when organisations and charities come together and allow individuals to do something for the greater good. Plus, they’re a win-win for everyone...

Top tips for TAs supporting grammar in KS2

by Amanda Ferguson | Sep 26, 2023 | KS1, Teaching Assistants

Did you leave school many years before the current grammar curriculum was introduced in 2013? Does supporting grammar as a TA seem like a daunting task? Here, our education consultant Susie Spolander outlines her top five approaches to helping KS2 children grasp the...

Top tips for TAs supporting grammar in KS1

by Amanda Ferguson | Sep 8, 2023 | KS1, Teaching Assistants

Grammar can seem like a complicated idea for children in KS1 – aged just 4 – 7. For teaching assistants, who are often asked to help those children who are struggling, it can be hard to know where to start. Here, our education consultant Susie Spolander...

More than numbers: storytelling and impact

by Amanda Ferguson | Sep 8, 2023 | Impact

It’s a small charity conundrum: we find it hard to take time to assess the full impact of what we’re doing because we’re just too busy doing it. But this year, the exec team at QfL decided that we needed a proper impact report, something we had never...