The pros and cons of homework are always hotly debated, with some parents and teachers feeling it has little value and others believing regular set homework pays dividends. According to an Ofsted report currently, more than a third of parents don't think their primary school child should be doing ho...
Read more ›One of the curses of modern parenting life is the continuing battle of screen time. Not only how often your children are on their screens but also how extended use has been shown to affect concentration, sleep patterns, and schoolwork.
With children getting smartphones at an increasingly young age ...
Read more ›If your child's homework stresses you, you're not alone. A survey of 2,000 parents found that 34% of parents of primary school children and 44% of parents of secondary school children felt they could not help with their child's homework. At the same time, according to National Numeracy, 23% of paren...
Read more ›With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...
Read more ›Helping children and teens transition smoothly from summer break into a school routine isn't always easy. With a new school year comes anxiety, a need to be organised and the capacity for some clear goal-setting. Here's how to help them be ready.
Organisation and preparationHelping students be ...
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