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Does my child HAVE to sit the SATs?

11 May 2022 06:00

The short answer to this is: yes. The SATs are compulsory end-of-Key-Stage tests that all children in state-funded Primary schools must sit in Year 2 and Year 6. But don’t worry because the real question you should be asking is: should my child be concerned about the SATs? And the answer to that question is a resounding: NO!

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Does my child HAVE to do homework?

15 Mar 2022 11:34

I have been a teacher in Primary schools around London for more than a decade and this was always a contentious issue. Some children love an extra, independent challenge; some parents demand it; some children simply cannot cope. What does the LAW say about homework?

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5 Essential Questions for School Tours!

10 Aug 2021 11:48

Running a school is expensive and schools in England get money from the government based on how many children they have on roll. At the time of writing, each child registered in a primary school is worth £3,750. This is why many schools offer parent tours.  But let’s be realistic, at a very basic level, your child is valuable to the school, so these open days are a sales pitch.  So, as with any sales pitch, you need to be a savvy shopper.  Here are five questions you have to ask when on a school tour.

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Best maths game ever!

4 Sep 2021 22:48

I invented a maths game and it's awesome.  A brand new game to encourage arithmetical manipulation…

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Should I Use a Tutor?

11 Aug 2021 14:43

In the wake of COVID 19 school closures and disruptions, many parents have found themselves asking if their child would benefit from a private tutor.  There are arguments for and against this and we're not going to go into those here (we offer tutoring services ourself so it hardly seems impartial!).  Instead, we'll list the five things you should look for in a private tutor to help you make an informed decision. If after that, you decide to give us a try, well you know how to contact us!

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5 Games to Encourage Writing!

4 Aug 2021 14:37

Playing cards are a teacher’s secret weapon.  You should always have a deck at home and possibly one in a travel bag or the glove compartment of the car.  Whenever you have a spare couple of minutes (that’s literally all it takes), grab them and help your child improve their writing skills with one of these super-fun games!

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5 Games to Improve Times Tables Skills

4 Aug 2021 14:31

Playing cards are a teacher’s secret weapon. You should always have a deck at home and possibly one in a travel bag or the glove compartment of the car. Whenever you have a spare couple of minutes (that’s literally all it takes), grab them and help your child conquer times tables with one of these super-fun games!

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