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The Benefits of a Tutor

Discover the benefits of a tutor, from personalised learning and exam preparation support to confidence-building and lifelong study skills. A practical guide for parents.

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Art should command an important place in every school

Ofsted has published its latest curriculum research review, this time looking at art education in schools. Today’s report explores the factors that contribute to a high-quality art education . It sets out a broad conception of curriculum quality that draws on the education inspection framework as well as art education research, art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and art practice.

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Phonics with Robot Reg Opens Up a World of Literacy to Children 1-4 years, with new locations in Solihull, Maldon & Southminster, Maidenhead, and East Yorkshire.

With many parents wanting to give their kids a head start when it comes to reading, Phonics with Robert Reg, a phonics class with 55 locations across the country, is on hand to do just that. Teacher Alex Burnside started her popular early year's phonics classes (which were highly commended for Best Franchise/Licensed Preschool Activity in the What’s on 4 Kids Awards) in 2016, and now classes...

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Thousands of families to benefit from local support in rollout of Family Hubs

Family Hubs offer early support to families and young children to help them overcome difficulties and build strong relationships
  • Services include help with infant feeding and perinatal mental health support as well as make it easier to access wider services such as smoking cessation and job advice
  • This announcement builds on Prime Minister’s ambition to put strong families at
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Science curriculum in schools improving despite pandemic pressures

Ofsted has today published the first in a new series of reports looking at how subjects are taught in England’s schools .

Today’s report looks at science education and draws on evidence from a sample of primary and secondary schools, gathered as part of routine inspections.

Read the ‘Finding the optimum: the science subject report’ .

Inspectors found that science curriculums...

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Apprenticeships boosted under plans to broaden UCAS

Young people will soon be able to search and apply for apprenticeships on UCAS
  • Thousands of apprenticeship opportunities to be advertised to young people alongside undergraduate degrees in plans to broaden UCAS
  • Half of UCAS applicants would consider an apprenticeship, but not enough vacancies are being offered to meet growing demand
  • Education Secretary sets out
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Forest Schools: All You Need to Know About Education in Nature

Education comes in many forms – not only do children learn from their regular school systems, but education is also a continual thing. Children are constantly learning, and one unique style of education is the forest school.

There is an estimated 3.24 million hectares of woodland in the United Kingdom. With all this beautiful nature on our doorstep, it is no wonder that children find delight...

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It’s Time to Let Busy Mums and Dads into Bus Lanes

Busy parents across the UK could save hours on the school run if a new proposal allowing them into bus lanes is rolled out. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have launched a campaign to allow mums and dads to bypass queueing traffic by using bus lanes when dropping their kids off at school.

Parents are often held up on the congested roads and many need to make it on time to work afterwards too...

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Could AI Technology signal the end of school homework?

Children’s homework is always a hot topic of conversation for parents. Whilst schools see it as a way to boost learning and ensure children are on track with goals, a lot of parents find it hugely time consuming and a cause of great stress at home. But could all that be about to change? The rise in AI (Artificial intelligence) Technology is moving so fast that it’s hard to keep up, let alone...

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Tom Fletcher launches Blue Peter ‘Amazing Authors’ Writing Competition

Winning entry will be turned into a book and read as a CBeebies Bedtime Story

Singer and children’s author Tom Fletcher is giving his backing to Blue Peter’s latest competition offering budding young writers a money can’t buy prize.

The Amazing Authors competition, run in partnership with The Reading Agency and BBC Arts, opens for entries from Friday 27th January and asks young...

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Teacher strikes – what working parents/carers and employers need to know

The news this week that teachers from the National Education Union had voted for strike action in England and Wales will have left lots of working parents and carers – and their employers – wondering how they are going to manage if and when local schools close.

While some families may have relatives or friends they can lean on to help with childcare, others may have to take time off...

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