by Geoff Nixon | Jan 5, 2021 | General
Teachers can track… when your child’s in class Added to the stress of managing learning from home in 2020/21 is the role families are having to play as observers, assessing whether their children are on track or falling behind. At school, teachers are... 
by Geoff Nixon | Dec 2, 2020 | General, Parent Tips
How to Help the Learning of Boys at Home Boys need competition, structure and more spacious learning areas.Educating and Raising Boys by Michael Nagel Why is it that boys are far more likely than girls to be expelled from school? And why are they twice as likely to be... 
by Geoff Nixon | Jun 27, 2020 | General, Parent Tips
Social & emotional resources to support your child’s return to school Around the globe, schools are creaking back open or at least talking about that happening as we slowly emerge from the coronavirus crisis. The OECD’s Director of Education and Skills, Andreas... 
by Michelle Reynard | Sep 27, 2018 | General, Homework, Parent Tips
At this point in the school year, you are probably well into a homework routine with your child. That makes this the perfect time to evaluate that time, its challenges and successes, and whether or not a change is needed. Is Homework Effective? There are a number of... 
by Michelle Reynard | Aug 15, 2018 | General
Back to School The new school year is quickly approaching. Parents and children are undoubtedly beginning to prepare for what’s to come. There are the familiar routines of viewing class lists or schedules, shopping for clothing and school supplies, and adjusting... 