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How to navigate the Christmas holidays and the 11+ exam
It’s very easy to let the 11+ exams loom over the Christmas holidays like the Day of Doom. Here’s what I suggest to my students at this time of year after they break up. Have a rest. Please, please, please put the practice papers away until after Christmas. Everyone...
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 Sunday in October and move them forward...
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...
10 ideas to help your child get organised for going back to school
For many children, getting back into the school routine can be a bit of a tough adjustment to make. This year especially, the transition back again to school will tough. The disruption caused by lockdown 3 and the pressure to catch up academically has taken an...
How to encourage your child to write creatively
As a parent it’s natural that you’ll want to encourage your child 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 English...
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...