Education

Pre schools provide excellent childcare and educational facilities for young children. Read more

A brief description of the curriculum for children aged from 0-5 Read more

Starting at a new school can be difficult but with good parental guidance the experience can be much more pleasant for everyone Read more

Preparing for college can be a bittersweet time for students and parents. This article describes many of the tasks that will need to be completed during college preparations, and will help parents stay organised throughout this time. Read more

A look at home schooling — the pros and cons. Offers an unbiased look at the choice to home school children. Read more

There are huge benefits for children and families in taking part in student exchange schemes. Discover the lowdown and why it’s a great idea to take part. Read more

Many parents have trouble deciding whether to send their child to a nursery or a pre-school. This article discusses the differences in these childcare options, and offers advice on what to look for when visiting settings in which you are considering placing your child. Read more

Every year hundreds of thousands of UK students engage in truancy. This article offers parents basic information on dealing with teenage truancy. Read more

Helping teens with schoolwork needn’t take a lot of time or effort. This article offers parents basic advice on helping teens with schoolwork. Read more

A look at what parents can do to help children who don’t settle in well at school. Read more

Advice and information for parents considering applying for children to change schools, including a look at how easy – or not – it actually is. Read more

A look at the benefits for children and parents of attending pre-school visits and acclimatisation days. Read more

Tips on encouraging good reading habits and fostering a love of reading in children. Read more

A look at the average amount of homework school children of different ages typically bring home from school. Read more

Ideas for teaching a second language to children including recommendations on age and method. Read more

Advice and information for parents who are keen to help their children with homework. Read more

Every parent of a school age child must budget for educational expenses. This article describes common, independent school fee structures, methods of payment, and types of assistance, as well as offers parents of children in state sponsored education advice on the types of hidden fees they may encounter. Read more

Help and ideas to help parents and children create a homework timetable. Read more

Tips on securing financial assistance for paying for a college education. Includes information on grants, scholarships, and student loans. Read more

Find out if your child could be eligible for educational grants or scholarships. Read more

Ideas for developing an ongoing relationship between teachers and parents. Offers tips for establishing and maintaining good communication. Read more

Many parents are unsure of what they can do to help their child succeed at school. This article offers advice to help parents encourage literacy and numeracy, as well as supervise homework and test preparation, as paths to success. Read more

Some tips on how to help your child with reading, writing and speaking Read more

Some advice about helping your child to develop reading and writing skills. Read more

What does a school governing body actually do? Here we explain what you need to know about the governors when your child starts school. Read more

This article discusses whether or not boys and girls learn differently and examines how attitudes have changed in the last two decades Read more

The effects of text messages on spelling but why it’s important to understand the culture of text messaging to understand the bigger picture. Read more