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Local Exeter Mum Lands her Dream Job in 2024 with children only language club

An Exeter Mum will share her love of Spanish at her new children-only language club, starting this month.

Embarking on the journey of learning a different language or finding a new job, are usually in the top 10 of most people's New Year's Resolution lists.

Finding a dream job linked with languages was at the top of local Mum Kerry Balchin’s list of goals for the year in 2024....

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Children's vocabulary: Fresh opportunities for app boosting young learners' language skills

Children's vocabulary: Fresh opportunities for app boosting young learners' language skills ChatterStars, designed to improve vocabulary among children, has recently received an investment from business accelerator, TwinklHive.

Good vocabulary is crucial to everyone’s development. It helps us to express our opinions, understand complex subjects, and improve our reading skills. It is a...

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New assessments for GCSE French, German and Spanish

Changes to how these GCSEs will be assessed in future confirmed by Ofqual.

From: Ofqual

Changes to how GCSEs in French, German and Spanish will be assessed in future have been confirmed today by Ofqual.

They are needed because the government is changing from 2024 how students will be taught and assessed in these subjects - to help young people develop their language skills...

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How Does Screen Time Really Affect Our Children?

How Does Screen Time Really Affect Our Children?

If there’s one thing many of our little ones’ childhoods are defined by, it’s screen time. Even as recently as our own childhoods, we never had access to smartphones and tablets like our kids do.

We know that screen time comes with some disadvantages, but how is it really affecting our children?

This article will explore the...

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Targeted training for staff to teach early language and numeracy skills

The Government is providing funding for training to help two to four year-olds with language and mathematic skills, as part of early years recovery investment.

From: Department for Education and Vicky Ford MP

Published 6 September 2021

Thousands of pre-school children will benefit from improved language, numeracy and personal, social and emotional skills, thanks to...

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