Month: December 2017
How to Make the Most of School Open Days
We are often asked by parents who have not been to a school open day before, what they should expect and how they can prepare…
Revision Tips for Children and Parents
The success in school exams and class tests is often a result of hard work and dedication at both school and at home. Preparation for…
4 Christmas-themed Educational Websites
It’s finally the Christmas holidays and, with all of the Nativity plays performed and enjoyed, season’s greetings exchanged and perhaps one too many mince pies,…
Teaching & Learning: The Importance Of Review and Reflection
Well… there we have it …Michaelmas Term complete. 13 weeks of Teaching and Learning done. Question: do we just ‘tick’ this off or do we…
Educational Gifts for Children
As the excitement for Christmas continues to build, the day itself is now less than two weeks away. Amongst all the nativity plays, carol concerts…
Tips for Effectively Giving Praise to Your Children
Motivating children and making them feel confident in their work by giving recognition and praise can have an array of benefits. It improves confidence, morale,…
Teaching & Learning: Simplicity
‘Embrace simplicity, desire little, put others first’ Chuang Tzu (Taoist Sage) The teaching profession likes to make things sound complicated. Government and policy writers, in…
6 Ways to Encourage Self-Motivation in Your Child
Becoming an effective and motivated learner takes practice, and some children will find it much easier than others. A child’s willingness to learn, dedication and…