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Countdown to Christmas with Winnie and Wilbur

By Oxford Owl posted on December 4, 2019

Christmas is coming! Join Winnie and Wilbur on their festive escapades with these magical activities and books.
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Book of the Month: 12 Books of Christmas

By Oxford Owl posted on December 3, 2019

Our 12 Books of Christmas competition is back! Win 12 festive books, including Christmas classics and new books featuring much-loved characters like Isadora Moon.
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Learning to read in Reception

By Mitch Cronick posted on December 2, 2019

Find out how your child will be learning to read in Reception, and how you can help at home.
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Building a strong vocabulary: How to help at home

By Tracey Smith posted on November 5, 2019

Headteacher Tracey Smith shares her ideas for fun and easy games you can play to build your child’s vocabulary and boost their confidence with words.
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How to help your child with mental arithmetic

By Michellejoy Hughes posted on October 31, 2019

Building confidence in maths early on will pay back many times over. Here are our top tips for developing mental arithmetic skills.
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Book of the Month: Halloween Spooktacular

By Oxford Owl posted on October 4, 2019

It’s that time of year when things go bump in the night! To celebrate, we’ve got not just one Book of the Month, but a selection of spell-binding stories to share with you, including a brand-new Isadora Moon book. Win a spooktacular Halloween book bundle! We’re offering your child the chance to win six magical … Read more