It’s so true: children often feel pigeonholed or stereotyped – noticeably at Secondary school. They are put into sets according to perceived ability Some sports/subjects are deemed boy or girl-friendly They have a SEND label or learning difficulty Term and end-of-year reports reinforce success and failure Reports – interestingly – have changed beyond all recognition […]
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Posts Tagged ‘Dyslexia’
Why is it SO important to be good at English?
Thursday, March 4th, 2021Your child’s journey with English starts from the moment they say their first word and listen to stories, to learning letters and how to write. Those early years are the foundation for KS2/3 to KS4. Some children, however, struggle through Primary School for all sorts of reasons, arriving in Secondary totally unprepared for the year […]
Is Maths a Marmite subject?
Tuesday, December 29th, 2020Ahh Maths…! Children seem to either love it, or hate it – just like Marmite. Some children love solving brain teasers, understand number patterns, and appreciate the logical ‘black and white’ aspect of Maths. For others, Maths is an absolute minefield where numbers on the page make no sense AT ALL. Of course, because Maths […]
Can your dreams come true?
Thursday, August 3rd, 2017What dream future has your child set their sights on? Maybe they want to be a scientist, a teacher, travel the world, be a doctor… Whatever the dream, education will help them move towards achieving those goals. Except, while that sounds fantastic, life can sometimes get in the way. For instance, many enquiries we receive from worried parents stem […]
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 […]