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Dealing with separation anxiety and difficulty settling in at school

There are lots of reasons why children can have difficulties settling in at school, but separation anxiety is common in young children, especially early on in the term or when returning after a school holiday or a few days off sick. Seeing your child unsettled and anxious can be stressful and upsetting for the parent too, but there are a few things you can do to make it a little easier for both of you. Read More

Preparing to go back to school after the summer holidays

Whether your little ones will be starting school for the first time this September, or returning after six weeks of summer fun, there are a few things you could do to help them prepare, both practically and emotionally, for the new term. Read More

Keeping minds active over the holidays with a summer scrapbook

The summer holidays are almost here and the children will no doubt be looking forward to six weeks of fun, with no lessons or homework! Read More

Encouraging your child to read at home

Sitting at a desk or table to read can sometimes make it feel like a chore. To make it more of a relaxed activity which your child is more likely to enjoy, you could try setting up a reading corner or den in your child’s bedroom or the living room. Read More

Surviving SATs Week

SATs, for many children, will be their first experience of a formal test or exam. Some will take it in their stride while others may feel pressure or even anxiety. Remember, every child is different and will cope in different ways. Here’s how you can support your child before and during SATs week. Read More

Preparing for the National Tests (SATs)

Although they are not the ‘be all and end all’ of your child’s education, the National Tests (SATs) can potentially be quite stressful. Providing your child with some simple ‘steps to success’ will improve their confidence and help them to feel prepared. Read More

Fun activities to encourage learning through the Easter holidays

The Easter holidays are almost here and there are all sorts of activities you can do with your children at home, where they’ll not only have fun but also continue learning, using important skills they’ve already started working on at school. Read More

Helping your child to manage their homework

Homework isn’t always enjoyable, especially when your child finds the task too difficult, doesn’t fully understand it or would rather be playing outside or watching TV. How can you encourage them to ‘have a go’ and help to make the task seem less daunting? Read More

Do your children make New Year’s resolutions?

The New Year is a great time to look back on the previous term at school and set realistic goals with your child for the future.  These goals, or resolutions, can help to give children the motivation to do well at something they’ve been struggling with or to learn something… Read More

Encouraging learning over the Christmas holidays

The Christmas holidays will be here before we know it and the children can take a well deserved break from the school routine.  However, learning doesn’t have to stop at Christmas time.  In fact, there are many day to day activities in which children can practise and expand on what… Read More