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SATs – the time that many students and parents or carers dread, but with perspective, smart work, and preparation, it does not have to be. Yes, the Year 6 SATs exams are a significant milestone in a child’s educational journey, marking the end of their primary school years. However, reaching this event should be a…

Starting secondary school can be a daunting time for your not-so-little one. With so many changes on the horizon, children must be prepared as much as possible to feel comfortable with the uncomfortable. So how can you do this? If your child becomes a little anxious in new or unexpected situations, the best thing you…

Source: The Parents Guide To We want our children to do well in their GCSEs and, of course, effective revision plays a crucial role. While you can’t revise for your child, there are many ways you can support them, ranging from checking what they know and helping them remember things, to providing the right home…

Secondary school can be a daunting time for your not-so-little one. With so many changes each term, children must be prepared as much as possible to feel comfortable with the uncomfortable. So how can you do this? If your child becomes a little anxious in new or unexpected situations, the best thing you can do…

Homework. The dreaded word that students (and some parents) hate to hear. Regardless, in most schools, homework is here to stay and can genuinely make a difference to your child’s academic ability and progress. A moderate amount of homework should be looked at positively and should be simply building on skills and ideas learned in…

Homework has continually been a subject of intense debate. Is the standard six hours of learning a day across 190 days in a year at school sufficient? For some, it is. However, for the majority, engaging in a moderate amount of schoolwork at home is deemed crucial. But this should not encourage a frenzied rush…