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 ...
Read more ›Finding a happy medium between working from home, and ensuring your children manage their remote learning isn't easy, which is why it takes a range of skills to get it right. Here's what you need to know.
Have a designated work areaHot-desking at home just doesn't work. If you want to get into wo...
Read more ›The secondary transition can be tricky for a number of reasons, but a key factor is the way subjects are taught in KS3 and KS4.
(1) Know the syllabus. Pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 are in KS3. And pupils in years 10 and 11, are in KS4.
(2) KS3/4 subjects are taught by subject specialists, which means...
Read more ›The 11 Plus (or 11+) exam—if your child is approaching or in Year 4 or 5 of primary school, you are likely familiar with this grammar school staple. If you'd like your child to attend grammar school or certain independent schools in England, note these facts about the important exam.
What is the 11...
Read more ›Learning environments are not one-size-fits-all. What works for one child may not suit another. So, how do you know which type of school will best suit your child? Consider these six reasons that private school may be right for your child.
1. Your Child Likes Individualized AttentionAccording to ...
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