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Best learning resources to keep subjects fresh this summer

by Anita Naik

Whether your child is transitioning from Primary to Secondary School or preparing for a long summer break after completing their GCSEs or A-levels, online learning resources and summer tutoring can help maintain their skills. Here are some of the best ways to keep your child's mind sharp during the ...

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Does homework help improve learning?

by Anita Naik

The pros and cons of homework are always hotly debated, with some parents and teachers feeling it has little value and others believing regular set homework pays dividends. According to an Ofsted report currently, more than a third of parents don't think their primary school child should be doing ho...

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Balancing Screen Time and Study Time: Tips for Parents

by Anita Naik

One of the curses of modern parenting life is the continuing battle of screen time. Not only how often your children are on their screens but also how extended use has been shown to affect concentration, sleep patterns, and schoolwork.

With children getting smartphones at an increasingly young age ...

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Managing school anxiety this academic year

by Anita Naik

With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...

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Back-to-School Preparation Tips

by Anita Naik

Helping children and teens transition smoothly from summer break into a school routine isn't always easy. With a new school year comes anxiety, a need to be organised and the capacity for some clear goal-setting. Here's how to help them be ready.

Organisation and preparation

Helping students be ...

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