Starting primary school is an exciting new chapter in your child’s life. Read our tips on helping your child develop the skills they need for a flying start.
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Guest blogger Claire Lotriet discusses the benefits of encouraging children to code, and explains the place of computing in the curriculum.
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Oxford University Press surveyed over 1,300 teachers who reported that the word gap is not only affecting children’s achievement at school but also that it can have a damaging impact on self-esteem and children’s ability to make friends. Find out what you can do to encourage language development at home.
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Subtraction is a key concept in the primary maths curriculum. Here are some easy activities you can try at home to build your child’s skills and confidence.
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It’s easy to start a story, and it’s hard to finish one. Francesca Simon, author of the Horrid Henry series, shares her top tips for finishing a story.
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Every writer wants to find the perfect words to tell their story. These activities will guide your child through four ways to make language sparkle in their creative writing, from creating striking similes to wielding unusual words.
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Every story needs a star! These four fun activities will help any aspiring author dream up some page-turning protagonists.
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As part of their KS2 SATs, Year 6 children will soon be tested on the Key Stage 2 maths curriculum. Here are four fun ways you can help your child prepare.
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Top tips for helping children develop great plots in their creative writing, from Oxford University Press.
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Coming up with a great story idea can be tricky, which is why we’ve gathered together four fun activities to inspire your child’s creative writing.
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