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Does homework help improve learning?

by Anita Naik

The pros and cons of homework are always hotly debated, with some parents and teachers feeling it has little value and others believing regular set homework pays dividends. According to an Ofsted report currently, more than a third of parents don't think their primary school child should be doing ho...

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How to deal with homework problems

by Anita Naik

If your child's homework stresses you, you're not alone. A survey of 2,000 parents found that 34% of parents of primary school children and 44% of parents of secondary school children felt they could not help with their child's homework. At the same time, according to National Numeracy, 23% of paren...

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Managing school anxiety this academic year

by Anita Naik

With back-to-school comes a range of academic and social pressures. A 2024 survey has revealed that 28% of 12-18-year-olds in the UK have avoided school in the past year due to anxiety. Half reported avoiding school and lessons because they could not cope, and 13% skipped school to avoid feeling anx...

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Helping children to speak up in class

by Anita Naik

Children who are shy or reluctant to speak up in class can often miss out on crucial learning, either by being unable to express their knowledge gaps or clarify their ideas with others. This is why helping your child find their voice in class can be empowering and can contribute to their overall suc...

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How to support your child's learning at home

by Anita Naik

It's back to school this week, and whether your child is approaching SATs, starting secondary or heading towards GCSE and A-levels, it pays to know how to support this for the 2023/24 academic year.

John Hattie's seminal study, Visible Learning: A Synthesis of Over 800 Meta-Analyses Relating to Ach...

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