The school bus—a vehicle that marks the beginning and end of a school day adventure for many children. For parents, it can be both a sigh of relief and a source of concern. Sending your child off on the school bus for the first time or even as a routine can be an anxious experience. …
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Exploring Creative Writing with Your Child
In a world saturated with screens and gadgets, encouraging creative writing in children has become more important than ever. Not only does it foster linguistic abilities, but it also ignites imaginative thinking, emotional expression, and problem solving skills. Introducing your child to the world of creative writing can be an enriching and rewarding experience for…
How To Plan A Safe And Engaging School Trip For Your Students
School trips are more than just a break from the classroom. They are powerful educational tools that enhance students’ learning experiences and foster personal growth. These trips provide opportunities to connect and form friendships with their peers – some of whom they might not have spoken to before. However, careful planning is essential to ensure…
The Benefits of Coding Lessons for Children
With technology changing everyday life and the skills children need to be successful in the future, they are given the opportunity to learn and understand code at an early age. In KS2 they are taught how digital systems work and the foundations of programming. While still fairly new to the curriculum, we understand that it’s…
The Importance of Pastoral Care in Schools
It’s vital that all children feel happy and safe at school as happy children thrive and excel. Pastoral care systems ensure that the wellbeing of pupils is taken care of. They are allocated form tutors, put into school houses and often are given mentors to help them through their issues and settle in. Below…
What Are the Three Main Learning Styles?
Looking for a way to help your child with their studies? We’d recommend that you first take time to identify their individual learning style. This is how we learn best and there are three main types, although there are more, and we often can have a combination. Here’s some guidance from a private school in…
10 things to ask teachers at parent’s evening
Parents evenings are an important event held once a year, for parents and teachers to discuss the progression of a child and any concerns that they might have for their academic journey. However, it seems each parent only ends up with around ten valuable minutes to discuss their worries with the teacher and get enough…
8 Treat and Incentive Ideas for KS1 Classes
Keeping KS1 students motivated and eager to learn can be a challenge for even the most experienced of teachers. There are nonetheless a handful of ways in which children can maintain interest if provided with original incentives. Let’s look at eight ideas to appreciate your numerous options. Standard Show-and-Tell Sessions While traditional, show-and-tell days are…