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What is the CAT4 Test?

What is the CAT4 Test?

What is the CAT4 Test? Understanding the Cognitive Abilities Test. If you're a parent, educator, or student in the UK or some international school systems, you may have heard about the CAT4 tests. But what exactly are they? Here, we will explore what CAT4 tests are,...

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Preparing for 11+ Interviews

Preparing for 11+ Interviews

Interviews can be a daunting time for children, especially for those who feel they lack confidence in these situations, but they needn’t be! Have a read of our blog post all about helping your child to prepare for their 11+ interview. Why do schools interview...

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Creative Writing Blogposts

Igniting Writing: Why it Matters in 2025

Igniting Writing: Why it Matters in 2025

In July 2023, the National Literacy Trust published a report entitled, Children and Young People’s Writing in 2023. The report summarises the findings from their 2023 Annual Literacy Survey, which was completed by 71,351 children and young people aged 5-18 in schools...

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Reading and Comprehension Blogposts

Summer Holiday Reading Challenge

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 Reading Bingo Challenge: Complete...

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Phonics Blogposts

Phases 4-6 Phonics

Phases 4-6 Phonics

How is Phonics Taught? Phonics is taught in phases, starting in the preschool setting and continuing until year 2. Phase 1 is usually covered in the preschool setting as well as in Reception and is all about speaking and listening. Following on from this, Phase 2...

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Phase 3 Phonics

Phase 3 Phonics

How is Phonics Taught? Phonics is taught in phases, starting in the preschool setting and continuing until year 2. Phase 1 is usually covered in the preschool setting as well as in Reception and is all about speaking and listening. Following on from this, Phase 2...

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Phase 2 Phonics

Phase 2 Phonics

How is Phonics Taught? Phonics is taught in phases, starting in the preschool setting and continuing until year 2. Phase 1 is usually covered in the preschool setting as well as in Reception and is all about speaking and listening. Following on from this, Phase 2...

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