First Day at School...
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How Easy is it to Move School If Your Child Doesn't Settle?
It can sometimes take a while for children to settle into school, especially when moving up from primary to secondary schools. But if your child...
How to Help Children Who Don't Settle in Well at School
Starting school for the first time is a major life-changing event for children and, sadly, not every child takes to it. If your child doesn’t...
Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage
The Early Years Foundation Stage is the curriculum under which children from birth up until 5 years now learn in England. It was introduced so...
Learning to Read and Write
Helping your children to read and write is something that every parent wants to do, and its not something that happens overnight. Understanding how schools do it...
Preparation for First Day in Reception Class
Your child should have had the opportunity to visit their new classroom and meet the staff before they formally start. Many schools operate a...
Surviving the First Day at School
The first day at a new school is a stressful time for your child and you, but there are things you can do to make the experience less stressful and more enjoyable....
The Benefits of Pre-School Visits and Acclimatisation days
Starting school or moving up to big school can be nerve-wracking for children and be a source of anxiety for parents. Many schools offer the...
What Does the School Governing Body Do?
Like Parent Teacher Associations, school Governing Bodies have a reputation for being mysterious do-gooders who do nothing but get good seats at...
Your Child's Communication, Language and Literacy
Communication, language and literacy is the most important skill you can give to your children, it underpins every other learning experience they...
