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Helping Year 6 with secondary school transition

by Anita Naik

Reopening schools may be causing an on-going row, but it now looks like the majority of KS1 and Year 6 pupils will be returning on June 1st.

Why Year 6, you may be asking? After all, SATs have been cancelled, and they are in the transition term before moving on to secondary. Experts believe it will...

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7 Smart reads for Key Stage 3 students

by Anita Naik

Getting teenagers and Key Stage 3 students to read isn't easy. Yet, daily reading not only expands their vocabulary but also shows them how to improve their writing, grammar and spelling skills. Plus pupils in years 7 to 9 who read classic modern fiction, gain stronger skills in handling complex ide...

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Learning a new language in lockdown

by Anita Naik

Living in lockdown has led many of us to learn new skills. Learning a language is at the top of many people's lists, and it's easier than you may think. Whether you are a complete beginner, trying to improve your language skills, or honing your skills for future GCSEs and work, now is a perfect time...

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The best remote learning tips to see you through lockdown

by Anita Naik

Remote learning isn't an easy concept, especially when you're used to classroom scenarios with peer-to-peer input and a teacher on hand to help. But it is possible to make it work, here are some of the best tips to make it work for you.

Accept that online lessons are difficult to engage with

Learn...

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Everything you need to know about remote learning

by Anita Naik

There's been a lot of worry about remote learning when it comes to pupils being in lockdown. Here's what you need to know to get you through studying at home.

There's a difference between online learning and remote learning.

There is a difference between remote lessons and online learning. Online ...

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