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How to encourage your child to write creatively
As a parent it’s natural that you’ll want to encourage your children in their educational and creative pursuits. Creative writing not only helps your child understand more about story structure and plot, it also helps them understand the importance of grammar and...
How to motivate your child for the 11+ English exams
A lack of motivation is one of the most common problems parents face when helping their child study for the 11+ English exams. If your child is very happy at their current school, they may not want to think about moving up to senior school. They may even feel...
Classic Books for 9-11 Year Olds
Reading a classic book together can be a lovely way for parents and children to reconnect after a busy day or week. Yet the biggest challenge parents face today is the constant competition from screens. It can seem like a never-ending tug of war between computers...
The history of Halloween
Halloween is one of those festivals mainly children look forward to. October 31st gives us the opportunity to dress up in spooky costumes, have fun trick or treating and generally indulge in a little pumpkin, chocolate and sweet treat fun. But it wasn’t always that...
How to help your child cope with the clocks going back
British Summer Time was first introduced more than a century ago as part of the Summer Time Act 1916. Now, the clocks going back an hour in October is something we’re all used to doing. We move them back by an hour on the last...
Growth mindset tips for parents at KS2
A growth mindset will help your child learn and grow over time. They need to understand that they have the ability to improve their skills and intelligence throughout their life. A growth mindset helps them know that, just because they can’t do something now, it...
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