The Revision Toolkit: Must-Have Resources for Exam Prep
Jan05

The Revision Toolkit: Must-Have Resources for Exam Prep

As your child approaches exam season, it’s natural to feel a mix of concern and eagerness to help them succeed. Preparing for exams can be a challenging time for teenagers, and as a parent, you play a crucial role in supporting their efforts. We understand that every child’s needs are unique, and finding the right balance between guidance and independence is key. Juice Flair Shutterstock Our aim is to equip you with...

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The London Dungeon with a 9yr old? | Merlin Annual Pass
Nov12

The London Dungeon with a 9yr old? | Merlin Annual Pass

Way back when our gurt big hulking teens were just little boys, we were on holiday camping in Yorkshire. We planned to spend a day exploring in York, and while there we had the grand plan to visit the York Dungeons – I mean, how scary could it really be? I had roughty-toughty-non-scarable boys, it’d be fun. Hmmmm. Within ten minutes (after ignoring the dubious warnings at the ticket desk) I had to beat...

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Building A Home Schooling Curriculum: What Parents Of Teens Should Know
Nov10

Building A Home Schooling Curriculum: What Parents Of Teens Should Know

Deciding to homeschool your teenager is a monumental decision that carries its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. The linchpin of this alternative educational path is unquestionably the curriculum you choose to follow. Unlike traditional educational settings where the curriculum is predetermined and standardised, homeschooling gives parents the latitude to select from a vast array of subjects, styles, and pedagogical...

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How DO Home Educated Kids do GCSEs?
Oct18

How DO Home Educated Kids do GCSEs?

If you’re Home Educating your kids, at some point the question of exams inevitably comes up. Probably even more than the perennial ‘how do they socialise’ question, I get the “But how DO home educated kids do GCSEs”? (article first published on LittleStuff in 2019 – updated in 2023) Home educated teenager studying By Monkey Business Images | Shutterstock The simple answer is – you do it the...

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Montessori at Home: Creating a Playful and Educational Environment for Your Child
Mar07

Montessori at Home: Creating a Playful and Educational Environment for Your Child

Playing is a global children’s language. Children can engage with others, learn about their surroundings, and make discoveries via interactive play and educational toys. This is how they learn new ideas and acquire knowledge in enjoyable, engaging ways. Playful learning is frequently compared to Montessori pedagogy, and although there are many similarities between the two approaches, there are also some key distinctions. The...

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10 Innovative Tips To Use Technology In Children’s Education
Mar07

10 Innovative Tips To Use Technology In Children’s Education

As technology continues to weave its way into classrooms across the world, teachers must learn how to effectively use it for the benefit of their students. Recent research has demonstrated how profoundly technology can improve students’ academic performance. Not only are educational institutions using digital whiteboards, flipped classrooms, and Chromebooks- which are replacing textbooks – but also how teachers can be at...

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