These two young monks were pictured studying in the morning light! A good lesson that all you need is motivation to study, you can even do it in a barn! (Photo credits:  The Sunday Times / Georgia Darlow)  

  Have you seen this news story in the newspapers? Do you know what it is about? Many sperm whales have washed up on our shores recently and the scientists don't really know why! What we do know is that it seems whales communicate with each other in a telepathic, unspoken way. They follow each […]

Hi Mums, this blog is about choosing the right nursery for your child, the different costs involved, what you can hope to get out of nursery and how well your child should be prepared for school, once they have been at nursery. BUT is a nursery the right choice for you? Sometimes, children are pushed […]

It is important to understand what essential homework is, and when it is due! Sounds simple, but I’ve noticed a growing number of parents who are unsure about what they need to get involved with and  to what extend. What homework should your child be doing alone, and how much help should you give?  Making […]

Basic literacy in the early years involves letters, sounds and words. Develop your child's 'sight' vocabulary - this means help your child recognize the shape and meaning of whole words. Make them phonic aware - help show them the link between sounds and letter patterns. E.g : pin,tin,sin,fin etc Your child needs basic alphabet skills […]

Basic literacy in the early years involves letters, sounds and words. Develop your child's 'sight' vocabulary - this means help your child recognize the shape and meaning of whole words. Make them phonic aware - help show them the link between sounds and letter patterns. E.g : pin,tin,sin,fin etc Your child needs basic alphabet skills […]

Parents of year 6 pupils will have been brought back to earth with a bang in September as just after the long holidays and a few days back at school, their children were sitting 11+ exams. Parents would be bound to wonder if they had done enough work over the summer holidays. Some would feel […]

You will find children are glued to their social media. They are either tweeting between lessons or updating their Facebook status on their phones at break. The younger generations are in constant communication with their peers. This makes all the more important for parents to ensure children are safe and the issue of privacy is […]

It is now compulsory for children to learn a language from Key Stage Two (ages 7 to 11). The children will have a choice between French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish, Latin or Ancient Greek. This is a new requirement implemented to create a more uniform approach across England, with a greater focus on grammar and […]

Language development is an ongoing process for children starting from a very young age; each child will develop at their own rate. All children should find learning fun! Children will reach their full potential only if given enough opportunities to develop. At home or in a nursery/preschool setting, focusing on the seven areas of learning […]