What it is
Upcycled Education has 58 guides in 5 topics: how children learn, teaching in the classroom, extra support, behaviour and home, and body and mind. Each is meant to be read in a few minutes, to be accurate, and to be useful the same day. There are also four small tools: an activity finder, a HALT check-in, a review planner and a private questionnaire on adverse childhood experiences.
The name is the idea. Upcycling takes something that already exists and makes it better. Good teaching ideas have been around for a long time; the aim is to keep what works and say it clearly.
How the guides are written
- Checked against sources. Claims are tied to named sources: research papers, public bodies such as the NHS, the CDC and the Education Endowment Foundation, universities and respected charities. The sources are listed at the end of each guide, and the links are tested.
- Honest about uncertainty. Where the evidence is mixed, or a popular idea has been shown not to hold up, the guide says so. Learning styles and some brain-training claims are examples.
- No inflated numbers. Statistics are used only when they come from a source we link.
- Plain language. Short sentences, defined terms and practical next steps.
- Sensitive topics handled with care. Guides on extra support and childhood adversity are general information, with pointers to qualified help.
Using the guides
They are general information for parents and teachers. They are not medical, psychological or legal advice, and they cannot diagnose anything. If you are worried about a child, talk to their school, a doctor or another qualified professional.
No advertising, no tracking
The site has no advertising, no analytics and no cookies. The tools run in your browser and keep nothing. See privacy and terms.
Corrections and suggestions
If you find something wrong, unclear or unsupported, write to info@upcyclededucation.com with the address of the guide. Guides are reviewed when readers report problems, and corrections are made promptly.