How to teach my child to read and write

How to teach my child to read and write

by | Nov 6, 2023 | Phonics

How to teach my child to read and write I was a primary school teacher for over ten years, but I focussed on teaching upper primary levels, so generally 8–11-year-olds. When the Covid pandemic hit, lockdown began and my daughter who had just started Reception was...
Summer Holiday Reading Challenge

Summer Holiday Reading Challenge

by | Jul 7, 2023 | Reading and Comprehension

Summer Holiday Reading Challenge Reading challenges can be a fun and effective way to encourage children to read more and improve their reading skills. Here are a few ideas for reading challenges that you can use with your primary school-aged children:   The...
What are the Year 6 SATs?

What are the Year 6 SATs?

by | Jul 7, 2023 | SATs

What are the Year 6 SATs? Year 6 SATs (Standardised Assessment Tests) refer to the national assessments that take place in schools across England at the end of Key Stage 2, typically for students aged 10-11. These tests are designed to assess students’ knowledge...