Many families struggle with motivating their children to work hard at their education and in fact, for some families, the struggle to complete homework can result in conflict and even nightly battles. The unpleasant cycle of nagging by parents and anxiety for kids usually leads to resentment and poor performance. Unfortunately, the US is currently […]
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Fun children’s learning book Princesses, Dragons and Helicopter Stories
The Helicopter Stories approach transforms classrooms into theatres and puts the magic back into childhood. Written by Trisha Lee, the founder of MakeBelieve Arts , this practical guide explores how stories and fantasy play help young children make sense of the world. Helicopter Stories is tried, tested and proven to have a significant impact on children’s […]
Parents considering appealing their child’s secondary school place
Data showing as few as 5% of parents succeeded in appealing their child’s secondary school placement in 2014 is proof that emotional appeals will fail, a leading education lawyer said today. Now, as families await their secondary school placements on national offer day 2nd March, solicitors at Maxwell Gillott have warned that parents must engage […]