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Keeping Young Minds Active Over the Christmas Holidays
The Christmas holidays are the perfect time to slow down and enjoy family life - but they can also be a great opportunity to keep little minds ticking over. With just a few minutes a day, you can help your child stay confident with their maths and English, without it feeling like schoolwork. Here are some simple, fun ways to keep learning alive over the festive break. Maths Made Easy at Home You don’t need a worksheet to practise maths. Everyday activities are full of learnin
Emma Doherty
Nov 302 min read
Supporting Your Child Through Their SATs Year: A Parent’s Guide
If your child is in Year 6, this school year marks a big milestone: their final year in primary school and the one where they’ll sit the Key Stage 2 SATs (Standard Assessment Tests). It can feel like a lot - for both you and your child - but with the right support, this year can be about more than just tests. It can be a chance to build confidence, close gaps and celebrate how far your child has come. As a parent, you might be asking: • “How can I help at home without overwh
Emma Doherty
Nov 32 min read
Back to School: How to Ease Your Child Back into Learning After the Holidays
The school shoes are polished, the lunchbox is packed... but is your child ready to start learning again? After six weeks of sunshine,...
Emma Doherty
Sep 12 min read
The Mid-Summer Slump: Understanding and Addressing It
It’s the middle of the summer holidays. The sun is (hopefully!) shining, the paddling pool is out, and the school shoes are gathering...
Emma Doherty
Aug 112 min read
How to Keep Your Child Learning While You’re on Holiday
Fun, fuss-free ways to sneak in learning on the go The summer holidays are a time to rest, recharge and enjoy family adventures - whether...
Emma Doherty
Aug 42 min read
How to Find the Best Tutor for Your Child
As a parent, you want your child to feel confident, happy and successful in their learning. Whether they need a little boost, are...
Emma Doherty
Jul 282 min read
How to Help Your Child with Maths Over the Summer Holidays
Summer is a time for sunshine, fun and recharging but it can also be the perfect chance to give your child a little extra boost with...
Emma Doherty
Jul 212 min read
How to Tell If My Child Needs Help Reading?
As a parent, it’s natural to wonder whether your child is on track with their reading. Maybe you’ve noticed them getting frustrated...
Emma Doherty
Jul 143 min read
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Child Learn at Home
Helping your child learn at home doesn’t need to feel like running a mini school. It certainly doesn’t mean giving up your evenings to...
Emma Doherty
Jun 293 min read
One Teacher, Two Year Groups - Is Your Child Getting Left Behind?
As schools navigate changing budgets, staffing, and pupil numbers, many are turning to mixed-year group classes - where children from two...
Emma Doherty
Jun 212 min read
Why Face-to-Face Tutoring Is a Gamechanger for Primary Pupils
Every child learns differently. Some thrive in a classroom, others need a quieter space to focus or a little more time to grasp new...
Emma Doherty
Jun 102 min read
Boosting Your Child’s Reading Confidence in 4 Easy Steps
If your child shies away from reading or says “I can’t read that,” you’re not alone. Many primary pupils face moments of doubt when it...
Emma Doherty
Jun 32 min read
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