Posts by KarenBlake
Starting a New School Term
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…
Read MoreHow to support secondary school students with their English studies at home
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…
Read MoreHow to support your primary-aged child at home with their literacy and numeracy
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…
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