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Let toys be toys
Surely we're passed the idea that some games or toys are JUST for girls or boys, Holly Francis questions why this is still not the case...
wblanton11
Jan 30, 20214 min read
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Books should act as mirrors as well as windows - Formy Books: a profile
October 1st marked the start of Black History Month 2020, the annual celebration of the outstanding contributions people of African and...
Clare Burlingham
Oct 21, 20203 min read
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Preparing for Secondary School: Tips from a Head of Year 7
Preparing your child for secondary school is tough! Here is our guide to making it a bit easier.
wblanton11
Jun 26, 20205 min read
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Growing up with dyslexia
What does it mean to grow up with dyslexia and how can you identify signs of it in your child?
wblanton11
May 14, 20203 min read
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Loving BBC Bitesize
BBC Bitesize has launched new schedules for online learning across all key stages. It's an amazing resource for children, which includes...
wblanton11
Apr 20, 20201 min read
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Getting to grips with school closures
The parent juggle has gone up a whole other level; and getting your heads round it can be a challenge.
Charlotte Bunyan
Mar 27, 20204 min read
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National Offer Day - things to keep in mind
So it's the big secondary school allocation day. The 2nd March is the day your child's future is potentially made or broken...right? Or...
wblanton11
Mar 2, 20202 min read
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World Book Day: Ten family fun ideas with your tweens
As your tween gets older, reading as a hobby tends to drop down the list of "fun things to do". More often than not, screens and friends...
wblanton11
Feb 26, 20202 min read
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Low cost or no cost: Quirky Family Activities for Half-Term
Who says half-term has to be expensive? (To be fair, most people actually.) We've put together a list of 5 unconventional things to do...
wblanton11
Feb 13, 20202 min read
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Stuck for tween activities and holidays?
Need some inspiration to tackle the ‘I’m bored, what are we doing this weekend/holiday’ moan and keep your sanity (and spending) in check...
Charlotte Bunyan
Jan 26, 20202 min read
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Tween nutrition: The best foods for our pre-teen children
Finding the right foods for your tween can be difficult and it's so easy to turn convenience foods. What else can we do?
Rachel Bath
Jan 3, 20203 min read
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The twixt guide to social media
Social media is a huge topic for children approaching their teenage years. We've put together a guide on tweens and social media to help.
Mel Hunter
Jan 2, 20205 min read
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The pocket guide to pocket money
Teaching your tweens about the importance of money isn't always easy. Here are some tips and suggestions around pocket money.
Mel Hunter
Jan 2, 20204 min read
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