Written by Georgie, SEND Tutor and Mentor at Bristol Tutors Having worked in SEND education for many years, most of the pupils I work with have ADHD. Although diagnoses are becoming more common, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about what ADHD actually is....

Planning a picnic may sound like a simple family activity. Pack some food, grab a blanket and head outside. However, when children are given responsibility for helping to organise the picnic, it quickly becomes much more than a day out. Allowing children to plan a...

Recycling at home is often seen as a simple household task, something we do out of habit or responsibility. Yet for children, it can be much more than that. It becomes a powerful, everyday learning opportunity that introduces important ideas about sustainability and...

Helping children develop responsibility and time management skills is one of the most valuable things a parent or carer can do. While homework and structured learning play an important role, everyday life offers equally powerful opportunities for growth. One of the...

Food is a surprisingly powerful way for children to explore the world without leaving the kitchen. When families cook dishes from different countries, children gain more than just a tasty meal. They can begin to understand culture, geography, traditions and the...

Children live in a world of instant everything. Press a button and a cartoon appears. Ask a smart speaker a question and the answer arrives in seconds. Even food can arrive at the door faster than it takes to set the table. While this modern convenience is helpful for...

Children are natural performers. Give them a scarf and it becomes a royal cape. Hand them a spoon and it transforms into a microphone worthy of a stadium tour. Drama taps into this instinctive flair for imagination and turns it into something powerful. When children...

There is something deeply captivating about a treasure hunt. Clues tucked behind cushions. A hastily sketched map. A final discovery involving chocolate coins or a carefully chosen prize from the stationery drawer. In an instant, the living room becomes an expedition...

Resilience is a bit like a child’s internal raincoat. It does not stop the storm, but it helps them keep moving through it without feeling completely drenched. For primary aged children, resilience shows up in small, everyday acts of courage. Having another go at a...