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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 prevent the Summer Slide
What is the Summer Slide? The Summer Slide, also known as summer learning loss, is the backwards step your child takes when they have a break from learning, particularly in reading and maths. For many children, this shows up after the summer holidays (hence the...
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...
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...