In this era of tablets and smartphones, how we read is changing. Yet, interestingly, science shows that reading good old-fashioned books is still better for you than scrolling on an electronic device. An important consideration if your son or daughter is busy revising for their GCSEs or A level exams this summer. The overwhelming evidence is […]
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Archive for 2015
Can reading a book help you learn better?
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015How to help your home schooled child achieve
Monday, February 23rd, 2015If your child is off school through illness, or you’ve chosen the home education route, it’s important to get educated yourself … about what your options are. The education system is undergoing major syllabus changes this year – which could have an impact on how your child learns, as well as what they can/can’t do. Our […]
Is your child’s illness affecting their education?
Monday, February 9th, 2015Did you catch our post last month about children struggling at school? If so, you’ll know that education isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes an unexpected situation happens – throwing families into chaos. A child’s illness, for instance, can be so debilitating. So when parents approach us asking for help with their ill child, it isn’t just academic support we offer, but reassurance and […]
Is your child struggling at school?
Monday, January 26th, 2015School isn’t always ‘the best days’ of a child’s life. Sometimes, every day can be a hurdle, a battle. Sometimes a child is labelled as ‘naughty’ whereas in fact there could be an explanation behind his/her behaviour. Sometimes bright children do badly in tests and exams too. Before jumping to conclusions, it’s essential to do something proactive so the […]
Is homework a battlezone?
Monday, January 12th, 2015Sometimes it can feel like it! Especially this time of year with Christmas hols throwing routines out the window. For some of you, the homework battle might be all year round – the cause of many an argument or tantrum. Rather than let this negative situation continue, here are some useful tips to help: 1. […]