Sophie Welsh8 hours ago2 min readPushing Boundaries: Lessons from Bacon, Bowie, and the BraveThere’s nothing quite like a Francis Bacon exhibition to remind you that life is equal parts grotesque, tragic, and utterly captivating.Â
Sophie WelshNov 282 min readWhy We Need to Stop Squirming at Compliments (and how it can improve higher level essays)Because here’s the thing: good literature essays demand a belief in your argument.
Sophie WelshOct 223 min readBeyond the Book: 'Purple Hibiscus', Why Wider Reading is your Secret Weapon at A Level / IB English LitLet’s be honest - securing those top grades at A Level or IB English Lit isn’t about your child nodding earnestly at Hamlet.
Sophie WelshJun 112 min readIB Examiner, Paper 2 - part of an occasional series of Examiner insightsExam season - it’s just over for another year. Thank goodness, we can all breathe a sigh of relief.Â